Application for Grants and Awards

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1 (USRA use only) Abstract # Application for Grants and Awards A limited number of student grants and presentation awards will be available to undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, The Meteoritical Society Travel Awards will be available for post-doctoral and graduate student members. The purpose of the grants is to encourage those with limited sources of funding to submit abstracts and enable participation at the meeting. Grant applicants will be notified of the Program Committee s decision after the program is finalized (June 9, 2017). Please read the description and instructions for each award application CAREFULLY before submitting. This information is available on the MetSoc2017 website ( Applicants must be: A) a member of The Meteoritical Society B) the sole or senior author of a submitted abstract C) and must be the presenter To apply applicants must submit: A) a complete application B) an abstract as sole or senior author C) a résumé or brief surruculum sitae (CV), maximum one page D) a statement of financial need along with your application to be eligible The deadline for applications is May 10, 2017 (one day after the abstract submission deadline). Application materials must be sent to Linda Garcia at MtgAwards@hou.usra.edu. Personal Details: Name: Phone: Country of Citizenship: Institutional Address: Department: University: Street Address: City/State/Postal Code/Country: Permanent Address: Address: Address: City/State/Postal Code/Country: Page 1 of 5

2 The estimated total cost of my trip is USD $ You MUST check here to be considered (check ALL that apply, but you can receive only one travel award): I wish to be considered for the Barringer Crater Company Travel Award for graduate and undergraduate students. (Open to all nationalities.) I wish to be considered for the Elsevier Travel Award for early career scientists (PhD received ). (Open to all nationalities.) I wish to be considered for the 2016 Brian Mason Award ($1500 USD), sponsored by Meteorite Times Magazine and the International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA). If selected for this award, I agree to submit a ~2500- word popular article based on my research for publication in Meteorite Times by October, 2017, and an essay for IMCA s newsletter, Insights. (Open to all nationalities.) I wish to apply for a student grant from the Planetary Studies Foundation (2 students for $1500 each). (Open to U.S. citizen only.) I wish to apply for The Meteoritical Society Travel Awards for international members with limited financial resources (low-income countries). (Open to all nationalities.) I wish to apply for The Meteoritical Society Travel Awards for early career scientists (PhD received ). (Open to all nationalities.) I wish to be considered for the NASA Planetary Sciences Division Travel Grants. (Open to qualified students enrolled in programs at U.S. institutions.) Additional Material for Student Members: Expected degree: Expected date of degree: Title of abstract: Authors: % of material presented elsewhere: When presented: Where presenter: Years of previous awards to The Meteoritical Society meetings, if any: Certification by Student Advisor: By signing below, I confirm that (1) the person submitting this abstract for consideration for The Meteoritical Society Student Grant or Award is currently enrolled as a student; (2) the student is the major contributor of the material to be presented; and (3) the information reported above concerning the previous presentation of this material is accurate. Advisor s Name: Signature: Page 2 of 5

3 Additional Material for Post-Doctoral Members (within 2 years after receiving PhD or equivalent degree): Highest degree attained: Present position: Title of abstract: Authors: % of material presented elsewhere: When presented: Where Years of previous awards to The Meteoritical Society meetings, if any: Statement of Financial Need: Why is this meeting important to you and why is this funding essential to your attendance? Page 3 of 5

4 Résumé or Brief Curriculum Vitae (CV): (maximum one page) Page 4 of 5

5 Supporting Statement: Any comments you wish to add in support of your application. Page 5 of 5