17DSBS Awards and Financial Aids
The organizer of 17th Deep-Sea Biology Symposium (17DSBS) is happy to announce several awards and financial aids for 17DSBS participants (see the details of each award type below). The number of awardees is up to 25 for each category. Travel Awards, Female Scientist Awards and Allowance for “Participants from Developing Countries” results will be announced on 30 September on the 17DSBS website and the awardees & financial aid recipients will be granted after they check in and give their presentation; while the Best Presentation Awards will be announced and granted at the closing ceremony of the symposium (17 Jan. 2025). The list of awardees will be posted on the 17DSBS website.
Categories |
Amount (HKD) |
Application Deadline |
Announcement |
| Best Presentation Awards | $1,000 | N/A | 17 Jan. 2025, in the closing ceremony |
| Female Scientist Awards | $1,000 | 30 June 2024 | 30 Sept. 2024 |
| Travel Award (for onsite participants only) | $7,500 | ||
| Financial Aids for Onsite Participants from Developing and Underdeveloped Countries | $2,000 |
Application Eligibility
- Eligible applicants should have successfully registered for the Symposium and submitted an abstract for oral or poster presentation. The registration reference number is required for the application.
- The Travel Awards and Financial Aids are for the onsite participants only.
Requirement
Each applicant can only apply for one category among the following three:
- Travel Awards
- Female Scientist Awards
- Financial Aids for Onsite Participants from Developing and Underdeveloped Countries
Best presentation Award is to encourage high-quality presentations in this symposium, and to highlight the presenters who make significant contributions to deep-sea biology and put an extra effort into presentation preparation. All presentations will be assessed by the judges, and the best presentation awards will be selected based on the
scientific excellence,
- innovation,
- clarity, and
- presentation skills.
The Female Scientist Award aims to recognize the major contributions made by female scientists, and to setup role models for future generations of women in the field of ocean science, especially deep-sea biology. The Local Organizer invites applications from outstanding female scientists in the field.
The Local Organizer sponsors travel awards for students and early career scientists of excellent achievements, aiming to encourage them to make onsite presentations in the Symposium.
Financial Aids for Onsite-Participants from Developing and Underdeveloped Countries
To enhance the accessibility of the 17DSBS for excellent students and early career scientists from developing and underdeveloped countries, the Local Organizer offers them financial aids to assist them to make onsite presentations in the Symposium. This will be a good opportunity for students and early-career scientists from these countries to meet a wide range of deep-sea biologists and benefit from the knowledge exchange as well as networking establishment.
Other financial support sources from Deep-sea Biology Society
- DSBS Conference Support Awards (international – for members only, reduced/waived membership for any that need it) - up to £750.
- Challenger Society (UK only) - up to £500.
- COBRA Early Career Accelerator Stipend (US or tied to US-based organisation or activity only) - up to $2,500.
- Marine Biological Association Student Bursary (international – for members only) - up to £500.
- British Ecological Society (international – for members only, reduced/waived membership for low-income countries/students) – up to £250.
Application for 17DSBS Awards and Financial Aids
Application Procedure
- Download the Application Form and complete all the fields;
- Prepare a 2-page CV and other necessary documents (maximal 5 pages) to support your application;
- Combine your filled application form, 2-page CV, submitted abstract for 17DSBS registration and other documents into a single PDF form and submit it through the above application button.
Terms and Conditions
- Applications will be assessed by the Local Organizing Committee based on the scientific background, achievement, justification shown in the application from.
- Awardees of the Travel Awards will share their experience at the 17DSBS by submitting a short blog post, report or video blog, which will be posted on the 17DSBS website.
- The financial aid is only available to applicants from low-income or lower-middle income economies. Please refer to World Bank’s 3. definition.
- The financial aid recipients must inform the symposium organizer of any changes in their circumstances that may affect their application eligibility.