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STUDENT FUNDING
The Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS) is currently accepting applications for graduate student research grants. For 2012, the Society has increased its level for individual graduate student support to $5,000. MAPMS has always tried to be very supportive of students studying and conducting research in the field of aquatic plant management. This grant had been funded at a level of $2000 for the many years. At the 2011 Fall Board Meeting, the Board of Directors approved this substantial increase to continue to support graduate studies at the highest level possible. This is a very significant opportunity for graduate students and big investment by MAPMS. To help offset the increased costs, the undergraduate scholarship ($750) was terminated due to lack of applications for that funding. The research grants will be competitively awarded to qualified graduate students pursuing a degree in aquatic plant management or related field at any accredited university or college, or independent research which contributes to the mission of the Society. MAPMS will consider all applications pertaining to research dealing with aquatic plant management, including ecology or biology of aquatic plants, and chemical, mechanical, or biological control of aquatic weeds. Winners will be announced at the 2012 annual conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (February 26 - 29), and all recipients are required to present their research findings at the annual conference the following year. Recent recipients have attended Clemson University, Mississippi State University, and Grand Valley State University. If you know of a graduate student with relevant study focus, please copy the application forms and encourage them to apply. All grant applications should be submitted prior to 15th February, 2012 for consideration. For more information, please contact: Dr. Mark Heilman
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