World Aquaculture Society – Asian Pacific Chapter (WAS-APC)
Kuala, Lumpur, Malaysia

World Aquaculture Society – Asian Pacific Chapter members are eligible to apply for a travel award to attend and present at Asia Pacific Aquaculture 2017 (APA17), 24-27 July in Kuala Lumpur. Two awards are available, each worth USD 600.

Applicants need to complete the application form and will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the role of Women in the Aquaculture industry (20pts)
  • Capacity to contribute to the future development of the Aquaculture industry (30 points)
  • Potential benefits to the individual and the sector that they work in (30 points)
  • Demonstrate skills to be an effective member of the WAS-APC information booth. (20 points)
  • Past recipients of this particular grant are not eligible to apply.

Applicants must:

  • Be current members of WAS-APC Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society. Non-current members will not be eligible to apply. To obtain membership go to https://www.was.org/Meetings/MemberData/SelectMemberType.aspx.
  • Complete this official application form and will be assessed against the above selection criteria.
  • Be willing to serve and assist at the WAS-APC Booth (as rostered). As a key member of the WAS-APC information booth, the successful candidates will help to coordinate and record enquiries for the Chapter. To be effective in this role the applicant will need to:
    • have reasonable computer literacy and typing skills
    • take instructions from the leader of the booth and be able to work independently.
  • Submit an abstract for presentation in the Women in Aquaculture session at APA17.
  • Prepare a report based on experiences within 30 days of the end of APA17, including photographs, outlining issues that need to be considered by any aquaculture female prior to, during and after the Event to maximize the benefits of participation.
  • Cover own travel insurance and ensure Malaysia’s visa/entry requirements are met.
  • If successful, liaise with the WAS-APC Secretariat regarding transfer of funds.
  • The judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Contact: 
Dr. Guillaume Drillet (Chair of the Award Committee), [email protected] or Dr. Bibha Kumari, [email protected]
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Deadline: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2017