HsO Travel/Conference Fee Award

Background: The main purpose of the Hatfield Students Organization (HsO) is to facilitate the academic pursuits of OSU students who perform research and/or enroll in courses at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC). As part of this goal, HsO encourages students to present their research findings at professional conferences related to their field of study. To support student participation in such conferences, HsO, has created an annual award of $250 to help finance a student’s travel and/or conference fees. Up to three awards are given each application period.
Qualifications:

To apply for the HsO Travel/Conference Fee Award, the applicant must meet the following qualifications:

  • The applicant must be either an undergraduate or graduate student at Oregon State University.
  • The student must be in residence at Hatfield at least half time to qualify.
  • The student must be presenting either a poster or paper at the conference.
Application:

To apply, the student must submit an application letter (one page or less) to the president of the HsO. This letter should contain the following:

  • Student’s name, contact information and degreee sought
  • Description of the student’s previous service to HMSC and the HsO
  • The conference name, location, dates, and whether presenting a poster or paper
  • A brief justification- i.e. how the award will be spent
  • Number of conferences the student has attended and presented at during the previous calendar year
  • State any previously awarded HsO Travel Awards and other sources of travel funding
  • Attach an abstract (500 words or less) for the poster or paper the student will be presenting
  • Attach a copy of unofficial transcripts
Deadline: April 15 and November 15
Apply to: Londi Tomaro, HsO President
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365
Email: hso@oregonstate.edu
(541) 867-0212

 


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