Walter J. Bock Travel Fellowship

Available for Qualified Ornithologists

Limited funds are available to established ornithologists (i.e., beyond the stage of post-doc or 5 years after the PhD). Applicants from low-income countries and applicants without an academic position are encouraged to apply.

Applications:

• Provide detailed application materials as outlined below no later than June 10th 2022 (via mail to: jtheuer[@]miiz.eu & info@internationalornithology.org).
• Must be a member of the International Ornithologists’ Union – see www.internationalornithology.org  to join.
• Fellowship recipients must be registered to attend an IOCongress®, preferably with a submitted abstract.
• Multiple requests from the same individual for the same conference will not be considered.

• Please submit the following information in one succinct email (e.g., all materials sent in the same email – including your letters of recommendation). Make the subject line of your email read “Application to Walter J. Bock Travel Fellowship.”.
  • Full name, mailing address, phone/email, country of current residency and educational degree obtained.
  • Full CV (resume) which includes a detailed list of published works and other contributions to ornithology.
  • A self-written letter stating the current research within the field of ornithology and a brief description of the professional benefit anticipated from attending an IOCongress® by receiving the Walter J. Bock Travel Fellowship.
  • Proof of registration to attend an IOCongress® and membership in the IOU (registration & membership receipts are all that is needed). Verification of your abstract acceptance is also desired.
• Selection and Announcement Process: A selection committee will review applications. The selection committee will contact the successful applicant.