ASB GRANT
The Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) promotes research through three grants given for novel and meaningful research in the biological sciences. Grants consist of $500 plus free registration to the next annual meeting and a ticket to the awards banquet given to each of one undergraduate student, one graduate student, and one professional.
Proposals are evaluated for significance of ideas, soundness of hypotheses, originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution to the field. At the discretion of the Research Grant Committee, the grant may be withheld or it may be split in the case of a tie. Recipients must present their research at the next annual meeting, attend the Awards Banquet to be recognized, and acknowledge ASB in and inform ASB of any presentations and publications resulting from the funds. Only members of the ASB are eligible. While we welcome everyone to apply, only one grant will be awarded per lab/research group.
Proposals are evaluated for significance of ideas, soundness of hypotheses, originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution to the field. At the discretion of the Research Grant Committee, the grant may be withheld or it may be split in the case of a tie. Recipients must present their research at the next annual meeting, attend the Awards Banquet to be recognized, and acknowledge ASB in and inform ASB of any presentations and publications resulting from the funds. Only members of the ASB are eligible. While we welcome everyone to apply, only one grant will be awarded per lab/research group.
Requirements for the application
Complete applications will include the following:
- Contact Information (name, email, institution and department, phone number)
- Academic Status or Rank
- Title of Project
- Research Question
- Hypothesis
- Description of Project (500 words max)
- Citations
- Budget
- Basic Timeline of the project
- Current and Potential Sources of Funding for the Project
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Support (students only)
BASIC RUBRIC UPON WHICH APPLICATIONS WILL BE EVALUATED
Scientific Merit (50%).
1. Well-stated question and testable hypothesis
2. Experimental methods well-designed for testing the stated hypothesis
3. Improves our knowledge in the area/topic of the proposed research
Broader Impacts (50%).
4. Extent to which the project will benefit from funding
5. Potential to increase diversity of participants in research activities
6. For the Student Grants: Articulates manner in which research grant advances student’s professional goals
6. For the Professional Grant: Involvement of educational and outreach components beyond the scientific results themselves
1. Well-stated question and testable hypothesis
2. Experimental methods well-designed for testing the stated hypothesis
3. Improves our knowledge in the area/topic of the proposed research
Broader Impacts (50%).
4. Extent to which the project will benefit from funding
5. Potential to increase diversity of participants in research activities
6. For the Student Grants: Articulates manner in which research grant advances student’s professional goals
6. For the Professional Grant: Involvement of educational and outreach components beyond the scientific results themselves
Expected Timeline of Grants
Year 1
- Applications are due in early April
- Expect a decision in June
- Summer and Fall - Work begins
- Awardees submit an abstract to the Annual Meeting
- Awardees receive free registration to the Annual Meeting and attend the Awards Banquet
Apply for a grant using the links below
