Applications are sought from students, post-doctoral researchers, faculty, and investigators at U.S. institutions. Young investigators, students, and members of under represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Travel support will also be offered to a small number of educators who are actively engaged in presenting information on polar studies in their classrooms.

Successful applicants must present a talk or poster at the symposium and must be enrolled at or employed by a U.S. institution. Deadline for abstract submission to the IPY-OSC is Wednesday, 20 January 2010. More information on abstract submission is available at http://www.ipy-osc.no/section/1257865053.48.

Selection of applicants for travel grants will be based on relevance of research topic to conference themes, which are listed at: http://www.ipy-osc.no/section/1245938774.04. Priority will be given to students, young scientists, and members of under represented groups. The awards are expected to be in the $1500 to $3000 range with lesser amounts awarded to better-established applicants. All associated air travel must be on US-flagged carriers. Funding has been provided by the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs.

To apply, download the application form from the IARC website at:
http://www.iarc.uaf.edu/workshops/2010/osc/.
Completed application forms should be submitted to Tohru Saito at: saito@iarc.uaf.edu.

Deadline for Travel Grant Applications:
Monday, 15 February 2010.

For further information, please go to:
http://www.iarc.uaf.edu/workshops/2010/osc/.

Or contact:
Tohru Saito
Email: saito@iarc.uaf.edu
Phone: 907-474-1544