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Grants in Aid for NSA Student Members:

• The Melbourne R. Carriker Student Research Grant (currently $1,000 US) is a competitive grant that is awarded annually to support a student’s research project in any area of shellfisheries. Applications are due November 30 annually.


• The Michael Castagna Student Grant for Applied Research (currently $1,000 US) is a competitive grant that is awarded annually to support a student’s research project in the area of applied shellfisheries. The practical, applied aspects of the research should be highlighted. Applications are due November 30 annually.

• Student Travel Awards provide registration waivers or shared lodging at NSA Annual Meetings to students presenting their research. Recipients help with registration, the NSA sales booth, and A/V at the meeting which provides additional opportunities to interact with members and meet some of the leaders in the field of shellfisheries. Applications are typically due the same day as abstracts for the meeting.

NSA Student Awards:

• Thurlow C Nelson (Best Student Paper) Award Winners
• Gordon Gunter (Best Student Poster) Award Winners

Recruits Web Site Coordinator: Maille Lyons
Department of Marine Sciences
University of Connecticut