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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.

Requirements for the application
Complete applications will include the following:
  1. Contact Information (name, email, institution and department, phone number)
  2. Academic Status or Rank
  3. Title of Project
  4. Research Question
  5. Hypothesis
  6. Description of Project (500 words max)
  7. Citations
  8. Budget
  9. Basic Timeline of the project
  10. Current and Potential Sources of Funding for the Project
  11. Curriculum Vitae
  12. Letter of Support (students only)
Successful applicants must be members of the ASB. Join or renew your membership. 
​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
​
Expected Timeline of Grants
Year 1
  • Early Fall - Call for applications
  • Late Fall - Submissions close
  • Winter - Committee evaluates submissions
Year 2
  • Spring - Awardees are notified before the meeting and announced at the Awards Banquet
  • Summer/Fall/Winter - Perform research and submit abstract
Year 3
  • Spring - Awardees receive free registration to present at the Annual Meeting and attend the Awards Banquet ​
Apply for a grant using the links below
UNDERGRADUATE GRANT
GRADUATE GRANT
PROFESSIONAL GRANT
Previous Awardees (None yet! You could be the first!)

For specific deadlines, see the ASB Calendar.
Have a question about a grant? Contact Us.

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