Dr. Michael Lefor Wetland Science Research Grant

Congratulations to Kathryn Richards-Hrdlicka from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, she is the recipient of the 2008 Lefor Grant.  Kathryn is conducting a study to determine if exposure to teratogenic chemicals is an important agent of amphibian limb deformities.

Thank you to all who submitted applications.  We had a record number of applications this year and the decision was not easy.

We will be accepting applications for next year's grant later this year.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

BACKGROUND

CAWS has sponsored a grant program dedicated to the memory of Dr. Lefor since 2001.  Dr. Lefor was committed to furthering the understanding of wetland science.  Dr. Michael Lefor was a founding member of CAWS and Chairman of the Education/Science Committee.

GRANT OBJECTIVE

CAWS is seeking to provide support for research conducted by a qualified undergraduate or graduate student from an accredited college or university in Connecticut. Research topics can include wetland or aquatic ecology, wetland or aquatic invasive species, stream or river ecology, fluvial geomorphology, limnology, watershed studies, or wetland law or policy.  The student need not be a member of CAWS to apply.

USE OF GRANT

The grant amount is $1,000.  The grant is intended to aid, not provide sole support of research expenditures.  CAWS encourages applicants to seek other sources of funding to share project costs.  Funds provided by this grant may be used for: purchase of materials and equipment, travel expenses, publication and printing expenses, funding of field assistants, etc.

AWARDING OF GRANTS

The CAWS Selection Committee will award the grant on the basis of:

1. Scientific merit
2. Research objective
3. Originality of proposal
4. Usefulness of proposed research
5. Qualification of the applicant
6. Explanation of project budget

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, click here to obtain a copy of the form in Adobe .pdf format.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view the application.  To obtain a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the button below.

Submit only the following:

•   Application form (type or print neatly)
•   One-page project summary (limit to 400 words) that includes title, project objective,
     proposed start and finish dates, what benefits will result from the project, and how the
     results will be shared.
•   One-page budget summary
•   Resume of the applicant, including three references

Mail Application to:

Connecticut Association of Wetland Scientists
Lefor Grant Committee
C/O Milone & MacBroom Inc.
99 Realty Drive
Cheshire, CT 06410