Time Capsule Project Writing Contest
The International Polar Year Youth Time Capsule Project Committee is holding a writing contest for Pan-Arctic youth, and is calling for submissions about life in the north that will be included in the IPY Time Capsule, to be re-opened 25 years from now.
The IPY Time Capsule Project is a youth-led initiative, aimed at involving northern youth in the International Polar Year in meaningful and creative ways. The Project has been developed based on the belief that youth participation is essential to ensuring the lasting legacy of the International Polar Year. So far, the Time Capsule Project has included photography, art work and youth surveys, and the Committee is now seeking pieces of writing, so that a written interpretation of life in the north through the eyes of youth can be presented along side the visual components of the Time Capsule.
Youth between the ages of 12 and 18, who are interested in submitting an entry to the writing contest, are asked to submit a one-page piece of writing, in any format (prose, poetry, etc). Entries will be accepted in any language that is currently spoken in the North, and prizes will be awarded to the first and second place entrants in each of two categories: English/French and Traditional Language/Other.
The First Prize winner in each category will receive an Ipod Touch 32 GB, and the Second Prize winner will receive an Ipod Nano 16GB.
The deadline for entries is December 1st, 2009.
All entries will be considered for inclusion in the IPY Time Capsule Project, and select entries will be displayed in a physical Time Capsule exhibit, slated for April-May 2010, as well as on an online exhibit, which will be available to the public beginning in late 2009 and displayed until January 2011.
In order to participate in the contest, youth can submit entries by email to ipy.timecapsule@gmail.comEste endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spam bots, pelo que o JavaScript terá de estar activado para que possa visualizar o endereço de e-mail , or by mail to P.O.Box 11050, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3X7, Attn. Bree Denning.
Contact – Bryany Denning, 867 873 9337, 1bbd@queensu.ca
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Call for Pre-proposals - Marine Mammal Commission
Deadline: Wednesday, 5 August 2009
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission, announces the availability of grant funding in the following five research and conservation areas:
- Marine Mammals and Climate Change in the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea;
- Calibration of New Methods for Surveying Marine Mammals;
- Alternative Observer Coverage for Marine Mammal Species at High Risk from Fishery Interactions;
- Building Capacity for Marine Mammal Research and Conservation in the Caribbean Region; and
- Assessment and Conservation of Sirenians.
Applicants should select one - and only one - topic for each proposal. Funding is provided by the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission. All persons, organizations, and agencies are eligible to apply, including parties within and outside the United States. Applications for funding for land or easement acquisition, political advocacy, lobbying, or litigation will not be considered. The pre-proposal submission deadline is Wednesday, 5 August 2009.
"Marine Mammal Commission Fund" link: http://www.nfwf.org .
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The Martha T. Muse Prize
The “Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica” is a US$ 100,000 unrestricted award presented to an individual in the fields of Antarctic science or policy that has demonstrated potential for sustained and significant contributions that will enhance the understanding and/or preservation of Antarctica. The Prize is inspired by Martha T. Muse’s passion for Antarctica and is intended to be a legacy of the International Polar Year 2007-2008.
The prize-winner can be from any country and work in any field of Antarctic science or policy. The goal is to provide recognition of the important work being done by the individual and to call attention to the significance of understanding Antarctica in a time of change. A web site with further details, including the process of nomination and selection of the Prize recipients is available at www.museprize.org.
The Prize is awarded by the Tinker Foundation and administered by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).
Nominations close: October 15th
Franklin Institute invites you to nominate candidates for:
http://www.fi.edu/franklinawards/call.html
- Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2009
Theme of the 2010: Earth Systems
- Bower Award for Business Leadership and
- Benjamin Franklin Medals
Seven disciplines of science: chemistry, computer and cognitive science, earth and environmental science, electrical engineering, life science, mechanical engineering, and physics.
For more information: Tel: +01.215.448.1329 | Fax: +01.215.448.1364 | Email: awards@fi.edu
Antarctic research station design contest
Design of a Research Station in Antarctica for a team of four scientists. This research station is a single multi-purpose envelope with a volume of approximate 300 cubic Meters and it will dwell four scientists as well as their research related activities. This envelope can be made of modular units providing maximum flexibility, ergonomics, psychologically supportive living conditions and multi use of spaces in different time slots.
Toda a informação em: http://www.arcticportal.org/apecs/apecs-news/apecs-news/antarctic-research-station-design-contest
APECS Polar Science Policy Essay Contest for travel to the 2009 Antarctic Treaty Summit
With the changing climate in the Polar Regions comes an increasing need for better cooperation between scientists and policy makers. As early career researchers, we have an important challenge not only to do great science, but to find ways to work with policy makers to set the direction of cooperation in the Arctic and Antarctic. We need to share our thoughts on environmental and political issues with our leaders so they can shape policy that will represent the views of young people throughout the world.
As part of this challenge, APECS, together with the organizers of the Antarctic Treaty Summit, are asking all young researchers to share their thoughts and opinions in form of an essay focusing on how to better integrate science and policy, and on the needs for new policy dealing with current issues in the Antarctic as well as the Arctic. Winners will receive a travel fellowship to represent the new generation of polar researchers at the Antarctic Treaty Summit, which will be held in Washington , DC 30 Nov - 3 Dec, 2009.
Deadline for submissions is 15 March 2009.
For more information, please visit: http://arcticportal.org/apecs/antarctic-treaty-essay-contest
EUROPOLAR - Concurso para projectos de I&D - concurso transnacional para projectos de investigação internacionais no programa "Polar Climate"
O prazo de entrega de pré-propostas: 26 Setembro - 24 Outubro 2008, às 12:00h, hora de Bruxelas.
Organização e financiamento: parceiros europeus da rede EUROPOLAR (na qual a FCT participa como Observador)
Gestão do concurso: European Science Foundation (ESF)
Informação sobre as condições de candidatura: http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=5333.
NOTA: A FCT participa neste concurso com 200.000€ e informa que não é possível financiar projectos cujos Investigadores Principais ultrapassem os 100% de tempo dedicado à investigação em projectos financiados pela FCT.
