Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year
Nomination Form
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Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year Award
Background
The UFAW Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year Award is a prize award to recognise the achievements of young scientists who have made significant contributions to improving the welfare of animals.
The Award is open to studentswho are currently studying for a doctoral degree andto individuals who are within six years of the end of their PhD work. Candidates may be based in the UK or elsewhere.
The winner of this award will receive a £1000 cheque and will be presented with a framed award certificate.
Nomination procedure
Nominations may be made on behalf of an individual or a candidate may nominate themself. Nominees must be aware that they are being nominated for the award.
Nominations must be made on the attached form. Additionally, two letters from well-established scientists in support of the nominated candidate should be included and the names of those providing these letters given in the nomination form. Please also include an up to date copy of the nominated candidate’s curriculum vitae.
One printed, signed copy of the nomination form, two letters of support, and nominee’s CV, should be posted to UFAW at the following address:
UFAW
The Old School
Brewhouse Hill
Wheathampstead
Hertfordshire
AL4 8AN, UK
Additionally, an electronic copy of the nomination form, two letters of support, and nominee’s CV should also be sent as an email attachment to:.
Closing date
Please note that all nominations for the UFAW Young Animal Welfare Scientist of the Year Award must reach the UFAW office by the 7th December 2017.
Nominations will be judged by a UFAW Panel following the closing date and the winning candidate will be notified and announced during 2018. Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Further information
If further information is required please contact UFAW directly via email: , or telephone +44 (0) 1582 831818.
Nomination Form
1.1Nominee details
Please complete the following details for the nominated candidate.
Name: / Title: (eg Dr, Mr, Ms)Current position:
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1.2Nominator details
Please complete the following details if you are nominating a candidate (if self-nominating, leave blank).
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Address:
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Link with nominated candidate:
1.3Nominator signature
Signed: / Date:- Summary statement
Please provide a concise description of why the nominated candidate should be considered for this award. The summary must be confined to the space available below.
3.1Letters of support
Two letters of support for the nominated candidate should be included when submitting this nomination form. Please give the name and contact details of the two people who have provided a letter of support below.
Full name: / Title: (eg Dr, Prof., Ms)Current position:
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Full name: / Title: (eg Dr, Prof., Ms)
Current position:
Contact address:
Email:
Telephone:
3.2Please provide a copy of the nominated candidate’s CV
CV should include full details of the following: advanced level qualifications (subjects, grade, institution and date); degree(s) awarded (title, class, institution, dates and any relevant research projects undertaken); postdoctoral positions and employment; publications (if any); grants awarded; academic prizes received; conference presentations; and conferences organised.
Please ensure that oneprinted, signed hard-copyand one electronic version of the nomination form and associated documents (see checklist below) reaches UFAW no later than 7th December 2017.
Checklist:
Completed nomination form
Two letters in support of the nominated candidate
CV of nominated candidate
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The data collected above will be held and processed by UFAW for the purposes of informing you of UFAW’s technical, research and educational activities including grant funding opportunities, scientific symposia and meetings and regarding membership and support of the charity. Consent to receive mailings will be renewed after 7 years, however, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Your information will be stored and processed in accordance with current UK data protection legislation. We will respect your privacy and never share your details with a third party or organisation for marketing purposes. You have the right to request, rectify and erase your data, and to make a complaint to the supervisory authority (Information Commissioner’s Office). For more detailed information, please see our Privacy Statement
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
The Old School,Brewhouse Hill,Wheathampstead,
Herts,AL4 8AN, UK
Tel +44 (0) 1582 831818 Fax +44 (0) 1582 831414
Web site:
Email:
Charity Registered in England No. 207996
Company Limited by Guarantee No. 579991
THE INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE SOCIETY
SCIENCE IN THE SERVICE OF ANIMAL WELFARE
Young Scientist Award 2018
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