The John E. Skinner Memorial Fund was established in memory of John Skinner,
former Chapter and Western Division American Fisheries Society President. The
fund provides monetary travel awards for deserving graduate students or
exceptional undergraduate students to attend the American Fisheries Society
(AFS) annual meeting. The 2009 meeting will be held in Nashville, Tennessee,
August 30 - September 3.
Any student who is active in fisheries or related aquatic disciplines is
eligible to apply. Awardees are chosen by a committee of the AFS Education
Section. Selection is based on academic qualifications, professional service,
and reasons for attending the meeting. Travel support (up to $800 per award)
will be made available to successful applicants. Award winners will also receive
a one year paid membership to the American Fisheries Society.
Award announcement (click on John E. Skinner Memorial Fund Award):
http://www.fisheries.org/afs/awards.html Application form links can be
found on that page for Skinner Award Application-Part 1: Student AND Skinner
Award Application-Part 2: Faculty. Both parts must be completed.
Completed applications must be received no later than May 9, 2009 by
midnight. Limit all
answers to the space provided. Additional material will not be considered in
evaluating applicants.
For more information about the Skinner Award, Contact:
Dr. Joseph E Hightower
U.S. Geological Survey
NC Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit
Campus Box 7617 NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: (919) 515-8836
Fax: (919) 515-4454
Email: jhightower@ncsu.edu
