NEAS BOOK AWARD 2025


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Book Award RFP

NEAS will offer awards on a competitive basis to support students and post-doctoral fellows in developing a professional phycological library. The intent of this award is to encourage an interest in phycology and promote professional development. The Book Awards are supported by funds raised by the Barry Colt Student Development Committee.


Eligibility

Student and post-doctoral NEAS members who will be attending the 63rd Symposium in Fayetteville, New York may apply for up to 100% of the cost of a single phycological text or written work. Applications can be graduate students or post- doctoral scholars in any stage of their studies however a strong preference is given to applicants that did not receive a book award in the prior year. Only one application per year can be submitted per applicant.


Application

This book award is competitive. Awards may be full or partial. Applicants must complete the form below by 30 November -0001 to be considered. Applicants should make a convincing case for how the acquisition will improve their development. The application must be endorsed by the candidate’s advisor/mentor. The explanation for proposed funding should not exceed the space allotted on the following form (12pt font, same margins). Brevity is appreciated. If your application is not acknowledged within a few days after sending, please email the Development Committee to be certain it was indeed received.


Notification

Awardees will be notified during the 63rd NEAS meeting. Recipients must be in attendance to receive the award unless special arrangements have been made with the Development Committee prior to the meeting date.


NEAS BOOK AWARD APPLICATION 2025

Due Date: 30 November -0001

Student's Name:
Institution:
Department:
Address:
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Your Email Address:
Advisor/Mentor's Name:
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Degree Program: Masters     Ph.D.     PostDoc      Other
Year: 1styear  2ndyear  3rdyear  4thyear  5thyear  6thyear 
Requested Book:
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Have you received a NEAS Book Award previously? Yes  No 
Explanation of how this book will enhance your phycological program:
Use the Submit button below to send your request to the NEAS Development Committee. You will receive an automatically generated confirmation email. If it doesn't appear in you inbox shortly, check your junk mail. Note that an email will also be sent to your Advisor/Mentor asking for endorsement of your request. You should check to make certain the email was received and a reply has been sent.