SER MWGL is pleased to welcome proposals for the 2016 Student Practice Grant and the 2016 Student Research Grant.  Applications are due by March 1, 2016.  Submission details are provided below.

Student Practice Grant:  The purpose of the Student Restoration Practice Grant is to encourage and support student involvement the practice of ecological restoration within the regional boundaries of SER MWGL Chapter. Student Chapter members attending institutions of higher education within the regional boundaries are eligible to apply for the award. The Chapter will award one grant of up to $1,000 to an eligible student, student group, or student-oriented group to be used for supplies, equipment, and other items that will support implementation of restoration practices. The award winner will be announced on the chapter blog (https://restorationnewsmidwest.wordpress.com) and the recipient will be expected to present an oral or poster presentation about their funded project at the 2017 Annual Chapter Meeting.  Additional information can be found in the RFP:  SER MWGL Student Restoration Practice Award RFP2016

Student Research Grant:   The purpose of the Student Research Grant is to encourage and support student involvement in research in ecological restoration within the regional boundaries of the SER MWGL Chapter. Student chapter members attending institutions of higher education within the regional boundaries are eligible to apply for the award. The Chapter will award one grant of up to $1,000 to an eligible student to be used for research supplies, travel, equipment and other needs. The award winner will be announced on the chapter blog (https://restorationnewsmidwest.wordpress.com) and the recipient will be expected to present an oral or poster presentation on their research at the 2017 Annual Chapter Meeting.  Additional information can be found in the RFP: SER MWGL Student Restoration Research Award RFP2016