Annual Meeting

Program for Scientists from Economically Developing Nations

To enable scientists from nations with developing economies to present research at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) Annual Meeting.

This program was established to offer annual awards to promote opportunities for international scientists who are otherwise unable to attend the annual meeting of the SVP.  The award provides travel expenses to enable the recipient to present research in any area of vertebrate paleontology at the annual meeting.


Submission Guidelines

The SVP Program for Scientists from Economically Developing Nations supports only travel and/or conference costs to attend the SVP annual meeting. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to:  airfare, lodging, alimentation, domestic transportation (between airport and meeting venue), SVP registration costs, travel visa and poster printing costs (if applicable).  Applicants must meet the requirements below:

  • Have citizenship in, and currently reside in, an economically-disadvantaged nation, as defined by a ranking of <0.75 on the UN Development Index (http://hdrstats.undp.org/en/indicators/87.html).
  • Be first author on a submitted abstract for an oral or poster presentation
  • Submit an application by February 15, 2010, noon Central Time USA.


What to Submit

An application form, including an abstract and a one-page maximum (single-spaced) description of how the opportunity to present research at SVP will enhance the recipient’s career goals in vertebrate paleontology.

Abstract specifications:
- title of the abstract is limited to 255 characters (including spaces and punctuation).
- text of the abstract is limited to 2,200 characters (including spaces and punctuation)
- Author name is NOT included in the character count above

Applications lacking any of the requested information will not be reviewed.


How to Submit

Submit your application materials to Nancy Stevens, chair of the Program for Scientists from Economically Developing Nations at:  stevensn@ohio.edu .


Deadline for Consideration

Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2010 (noon Central Time USA).


Questions? Contact:

Nancy Stevens
Chair, Program for Scientists from Economically Developing Nations
Ohio University
Department of Biomedical Sciences
E-mail: stevensn@ohio.edu