AIM

To assist outstanding graduate students and others in undertaking research in malacology.

ELIGIBILITY

There are no restrictions on who may apply, but the committee granting the awards will generally give preference to candidates who are not employed as professional malacologists.

CONDITIONS

• Up to $2,000 will be available annually and it can be granted as one or more awards. A further $1000 may be made available at the discretion of the Council if high quality applications are received and funds permit.
• Grants will normally be made to assist in travel or the purchase of items of equipment, but in any event must be used for specific items identified in the research proposal.
• Any project which plans to increase knowledge of Australasian molluscs will be eligible, but preference will be given to projects seeking to resolve problems in molluscan taxonomy or whole animal biology. Projects of a broad physiological or ecological nature in which molluscs are ancillary to the main aim of the project will be given low priority.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a report on their work at its completion, (or earlier if required by the Council), and a popular article for the Society's newsletter.

TO APPLY

Candidates are to supply:

• A full curriculum vitae stating their age, educational qualifications, publications, current employment etc., and any other information which they feel may be appropriate.
• A research proposal, listing title, aims, methods and potential costs, and estimated duration of project. Major items of expenditure must be fully itemised and costed.
• Names and addresses of two referees to whom the committee may refer.
• Forward an electronic copy of the application to:

  Mollusc Research Grants
  Rebecca van Gelderen, Secretary
  Email: r_vangelderen@yahoo.com

CLOSING DATE: June 1st each year