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Purpose:
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This award was created by Archaeological Geology Division of the Geological
Society of America (GSA) to encourage the presentation of research papers
by graduate students at the technical sessions of the Division, which
are held at the annual meeting of the GSA. This award is intended to
defray a portion of the expenses involved with attending and presenting
a paper at the annual GSA meeting.
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Eligibility:
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Applications will be accepted from students currently enrolled in a
graduate program. Residents of the US and foreign countries are eligible.
Membership in the GSA and the Archaeological Geology Dision are not
required.
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Awards:
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Awards will be made by the awards committee of the Archaeological Geology
Division. Awards are up to $650, which will be sent to the awardee by
the GSA following the committee's final selection. More than one award
will be made if funds are available. If no meritorious proposals are
received, the committee may elect to make no award for that year. The
decisions concerning awards are made solely by the committee and are
final.
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Evaluation
Criteria:
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Proposals will be evaluated and ranked by committee members based on
the following:
- Scientific merit of the research topic.
- Quality of the data base.
- Clarity of the 400 word abstract.
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Schedule
and Term:
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Applications and letter of reference must be recieved by September
20.
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Abstract:
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The abstract should be no more than 400 words. The topic must concern
multidisciplinary archaeological - earth sciences research that is the
subject of the student's graduate thesis.
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Letter of Recommendation:
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The application must include a letter of recommendation from the student's
thesis/dissertation advisor.
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