Disciplinary Breadth (DB) Award for the 2024 Maize Genetics Meeting
DB award submissions are now closed.
The Disciplinary Breadth (DB) award will provide support for researchers in plant-related disciplines to attend the Maize Genetics Meeting. We will accept DB applications from October 18th, 2023 to November 22nd, 2023.
Purpose: This program seeks to recruit and retain scientists (undergraduate students, graduate students, post-docs and faculty) who have not worked previously in maize or traditionally been part of the maize community. into the maize research community by encouraging their attendance at the annual Maize Genetics Meeting. The program provides an opportunity for researchers from diverse disciplines that have potential to enrich the maize community to learn about maize genetics by connecting with scientists in the maize genetics community, exploring potential collaborations, and developing career contacts. Examples of diverse disciplines include but are not limited to plant phenomics engineering, biological mathematics, and microbiome science, for example. Awards will cover the cost of registration for the conference. During the conference, DB awardees will be welcomed by the maize community, and will have opportunities to interact with peers, invited speakers, and program officers from public funding agencies.
DB applicants should 1) fill out the application form, 2) submit a CV, and 3) provide a short description of their research focus and how attending the MGC will enhance their research. Graduate students and post-docs should include the name and email of their research supervisor. Applicants must be either citizens or permanent residents of the USA; or employed at a U.S. institution. First-time conference attendees are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: For full consideration, DB applications should be submitted by November 22nd, 2023.
We expect DB applicants to not have previous maize genetics research experience. Submitting an abstract to present a research poster or talk is recommended, even if it is not directly relevant to maize genetics. Abstract submission will be open until January 3, 2024.
All awardees, including students, post-docs, and faculty, will be required to complete short questionnaires before and after the meeting, and to write a Summary Statement regarding their meeting experience after the close of the conference. Reimbursement checks will be processed and issued upon receipt of the required documentation.
For questions regarding the DB award please contact the Chair of the Maize Genetics Meeting, Rubén Rellán-Álvarez, [email protected]. For technical questions about submitting applications please contact John Portwood, [email protected].
DB applicants should fill out the attached form, submit a CV or résumé, and student applicants must provide the name and email address of at least one referee, faculty supervisor.
All awardees, including students, post-docs, and faculty, will be required to complete short questionnaires before and after the meeting, and to write a Summary Statement regarding their meeting experience after the close of the conference. Reimbursement checks will be processed and issued upon receipt of the required documentation.
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