Annual award aimed at supporting studies in Aerobiology
The Young Aerobiologist Award is bestowed annually to a student or young researcher (under 35 years old) to support activities within the framework of the aims of the IAA. The award will be bestowed towards fieldwork, travel costs for visiting other laboratories, support for attending appropriate courses or travel to conferences.
One award of $US 1000 will be granted each year.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from persons studying any aspect of aerobiology and who has been an individual member of the IAA for at least 2 years.
Basis of the Award
The application will be evaluated using the following criteria: the qualifications of the student, the importance of the proposed project and its likely contribution to the science of Aerobiology.
Application
Two application forms – Student Form and Faculty Supervisor Form – should be filled in and should include:
- A short CV outlining the applicant’s qualifications and current course of study or employment.
- A description of what the award would be used for.
- A brief description of how the award would benefit the applicant’s career and their contribution to aerobiology.
- A supporting statement signed by the applicant’s supervisor or employer.
The application (no more than 2 pages A4 or equivalent) should be sent by the applicant, together with the statement of support from his/her supervisor, to the Secretary of the International Association for Aerobiology.
Deadline
Applications should be received not later than February 1 each year. The applications will be evaluated within 30 days from deadline expiration and applicants will be informed of the panel’s decision as soon as possible
Best Research Paper Award
To foster excellence in research, the International Aerobiology Association wishes to recognize single, significant research contributions to the peer-reviewed literature which incrementally move the science of aerobiology forward.
The Best Research Paper Award will be bestowed annually to the first author of an article on aerobiology published during the previous year. The prize, granted each year, is one free registration to an aerobiological conference.
Eligibility
Articles in any area of aerobiology published during the previous calendar year can be nominated. Self nominations are not allowed. The researchers do not need to be current members of IAA although it is our hope and expectation that winners of this award will maintain membership in our association.
Basis of the Award
The nominations will be evaluated using the following criteria: the quality of the article, its novelty and its contribution to the science of Aerobiology.
Application
Nominations, comprising the full citation of a paper in aerobiology published during the previous calendar year, with abstract and pdf of the article, and the names of the nominee and the nominator should be sent to the Secretary General of the International Association for Aerobiology.
Deadline
Applications should be received no later than April 1st, each year.
The applications will be evaluated within 45 days of the deadline expiration. Applicants will be informed of the panel decision as soon as possible.