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2016 IAH-CNC Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Hydrogeology

7/16/2016

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International Association of Hydrogeologists – Canadian National Chapter

Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Hydrogeology


Purpose of Scholarship:
To encourage students to pursue studies in hydrogeology by providing financial assistance to Ph.D. students enrolled in Canadian universities.

Value:
A single scholarship valued at $5,000 will be awarded in 2016.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for this scholarship the student must:
  • Be registered full time in a Ph.D. program in good standing at a Canadian university.
  • Have completed at least two years of the Ph.D. program, and not exceeded 4 years of continuous registration;
  • Not be graduating for at least the two semesters following the award;
  • Not be a prior recipient of this scholarship.

Selection Criteria:
Applications received by midnight November 1, 2016 will be evaluated by a jury composed of three Canadian hydrogeologists selected by the President of the IAH-CNC, but not including the
President. The jury will assess the applications based on the following criteria:
  • Overall quality of scholarly activity, including any publications (refereed journal papers, conference papers, reports related directly to the research), conference presentations (oral and poster), and other evidence of scientific impact (50%);
  • Overall novelty and expected impact of the research, as outlined in the research statement (30%);
  • Evidence of engagement in the hydrogeological profession (e.g. conference participation, membership in professional associations, outreach activities) (20%)

Application:
The student must submit an application to the President of the IAH-CNC which is received by midnight November 1, 2016. A complete application includes the following:
  • The full name and contact details (address, phone, e-mail) of the applicant;
  • The University, Department and course of study in which the applicant is enrolled and the name of the student’s supervisor;
  • Transcripts for the years engaged in the Ph.D. program prior to this application;
  • A declaration that the applicant meets all Eligibility criteria;
  • A 1-2 page résumé listing academic credentials with institutions, scholarly contributions, and evidence of engagement with the hydrogeological community;
  • A one page maximum (single line spacing) research statement describing the novelty and expected impact of the research;
  • One recommendation letter from a scientist or engineer who can attest of the quality of the student's studies and research.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail or letter to:
Dr. Diana Allen, Ph.D., P. Geo
Professor
President IAH-CNC
Department of Earth Sciences
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC CANADA V5A 1S6
Phone: (778) 782-3967
e-mail: dallen@sfu.ca

The scholarship will be awarded in December 2016.
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Welcome to the IAH-ECHN Canada website

7/2/2016

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Hello everyone,

The IAH-ECHN Canada, the Canadian Branch of the Early Career Hydrogeologist' Network of the International Association of Hydrogeologist, is proud to launch its website.

We hope to keep improving it and sharing opportunities, events and news related to hydrogeology and groundwater.

Your feedback will be much appreciated during this journey.

-The IAH-ECHN Executive Board
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