Introduced Fish Section – American Fisheries Society
2012 – Twin Cities
Student Travel Grant Application
The Introduced Fish Section (IFS) awards travel funds to support student travel
to the American Fisheries Society Annual Meetings. Student receiving funds must be
a member of the Introduced Fish Section, give an oral or poster presentation including
introduced aquatic species, and attend the IFS Business Meeting. The application will be
reviewed by the Selection Committee.
Completed forms plus a brief Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages) must be returned by
email no later than July 27, 2012. Be concise with your answers. Email completed
forms to the Chair of the Selection Committee:
Stanley Cowton
stanley.f.cowton@lre02.usace.army.mil
Current college/university:
Current enrollment status: _____ undergraduate _______ masters _______ doctoral
Expected graduation month/year:
Are you currently a member of AFS and the Introduced Fish Section?
Are you presenting a research talk or poster that includes introduced aquatic species at
the Twin Cities meeting?
Provide the title of your presentation:
Provide the abstract of your presentation:
Describe past involvement with AFS and IFS (chapter and section memberships,
meetings, presentations, volunteer work, offices held, etc.):
Why do you want to attend the Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society? How
will attendance advance your academic and career goals?
Student Signature _______________________________________ Date ____________
Signature of Advisor _____________________________________ Date ___________
or Academic Representative