This program was established to offer annual awards to promote opportunities for international scientists from nations with developing economies to present research at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) Annual Meeting. This program provides funding for travel expenses that prove to be an obstacle for scientists from developing nations.
ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS
- Have citizenship in, and currently reside in, an economically-disadvantaged nation, as defined by a ranking of <0.75 in the Human Development Index (HDI) Value column of the linked UN Development Index document.
- Be first author on a submitted abstract for an oral or poster presentation.
HOW TO APPLY
Abstracts may be submitted during the annual SVP abstract submission period via the online abstract submission platform (select "Apply" for the Jon C. Graff International Paleontology Award in the Award Application section). You will be asked to provide the following:
- An abstract (title limited to 255 characters, body limited to 2,200 characters). If an abstract contains a citation, reference, figure, caption or ad hominem statement, it will be automatically declined. Please review carefully.
- 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.
- We strongly recommend making use of the abstract pre-submission review process prior to submission of your application. To do so, please submit your draft application to Dr. Kerin Claeson at least two weeks before the submission deadline. We also encourage applicants who have not previously attended an SVP Annual Meeting to discuss their application with colleagues currently working in the same subject area.
The 2025 abstract submission platform is scheduled to open in April.
QUESTIONS?
Dr. Kerin M. Claeson, Chair, Graff Award Panel