In order to support student research and increase collaboration and diffusion of knowledge among the member institutions of the AMLC, we are pleased to announce the AMLC Student Grants-in-Aid of Caribbean Marine Research program. Grants are available to support research by AMLC student members working (but not necessarily permanently based) at AMLC member institutions. Preference will be given to proposals that involve comparisons or collaboration among AMLC-member institutions. Grants of up to USD $1,000 are available for work involving travel among member institutions and grants up to USD $400 are available for work that does not involve travel among AMLC-member institutions but nevertheless involves collaboration and comparisons among them. Evaluation of applications will be based on scientific merit as well as likelihood that the proposed work will foster collaboration and exchange between AMLC members. Research focused on any aspect of Caribbean marine science, policy, or management will be considered.

Many AMLC-member institutions have pledged in-kind support in the form of fee-waivers to awardees. You must contact the institution where you are interested in working to determine details and to request a letter of support.

AMLC host institutions must be in good standing at the time of the application and award. A full list of AMLC member institutions in good standing can be found at http://www.amlc-carib.org/members/institute_map.html.

Requirements: Applicants must be (1) a member of the AMLC in good standing, (2) enrolled in a degree program, and (3) research must involve at least one AMLC-member institution in good standing.

1. Description of the proposed research (~5 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font)
2. Budget with justification (one-page)
3. Letters of recommendation (two from any of combination of research supervisor or instructor or equivalent )
4. Letter of invitation from the proposed host institution indicating any in-kind support given.

Deadline for applications is May 1^st 2013. Awards will be announced in June 2013 at the AMLC Scientific Conference in Jamaica.

Evaluation process: Applications will be evaluated by the AMLC Awards committee, comprised of members of the AMLC Board and past recipients of AMLC student awards When possible, a short evaluation of proposals will be provided to applicants.

For information on AMLC membership please contact AMLC.membershipdirector@gmail.com or visit our Membership Services web page.