for detailed information on the conference, see: http://www.ases.org/
Description

Thanks to several generous donors, SBSE will offer up to seven $600 scholarships to support student travel to Solar 2012 (the World Renewable Energy Forum), The objective of these scholarships is to provide assistance to students who are presenting papers at (or otherwise actively participating in) Solar 2012 the annual conference of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), this coming May in Denver, CO.

While it is unlikely that $600 will fully support attendance at this conference, experience shows that these scholarships can make a substantial difference for many participants. Applicants are encouraged to seek additional travel and per diem support from their home institutions (department, college, and/or university).

To be eligible for an SBSE-ASES travel scholarship, an applicant must be able to claim an active role in the conference (see criteria below) and be enrolled as a student at the time application is made. Faculty or practicing professionals are not eligible.

SBSE gratefully acknowledges targeted donations from John Reynolds and Fuller and Jane Moore that have consistently supported these scholarships. Funding derived from sales of the Sun Angle Calculator (implemented by Alison Kwok) also supports these scholarships.

The following criteria will guide the selection process:

Authors: The selection process will favor presenting authors. Applicants presenting peer-reviewed papers will be given preference over those giving abstract-reviewed papers. Primary authors will be given preference over contributing authors. Applicants presenting papers will be given preference over conference participants not presenting papers.

Conference Participants: Applicants with conference roles other than paper presentations are not precluded by the above criteria. Such roles might include a poster presentation, participation in a forum (as panelist or presenter), and/or assistance with a conference workshop. Paper presenters, however, will receive preference.

Multiple Roles: Applicants with multiple conference roles (as described in the application narrative) will be given preference over single-role participants.

Selection of scholarship recipients will be based upon a holistic evaluation of the applications received, with due consideration of the criteria noted above.  

How to Apply

There is no application template for this scholarship. Applications will consist of an electronically submitted 1 page (maximum) Word or pdf document that clearly addresses the information described below. Items 4 and 5 are critical to the selection committee.

1. Applicant contact information: name of the applicant, home mailing address, home phone, cell phone (if applicable), e-mail address (e-mail will be the principal means of communication).

2. Application status: indicate whether the application is for an individual or a team; if for a team, provide the names of all team members. If a scholarship is awarded to a team, it is the responsibility of the principal applicant to equitably distribute funds received to other members of the team. SBSE will provide a single check to the principal applicant (as defined in Item 1).

3. Educational status: current and prior educational institutions and degrees for applicant(s); current student status (as of date of application); expected date of graduation.

4. Role at Solar 2012: provide unambiguous information regarding your anticipated participation at the conference. In particular, identify the specific session(s) at Solar 2012 where you will be presenting or actively participating and the title of your presentation(s) and/or nature of your participation. If you are presenting a paper, provide a description of your role in paper development and presentation (for example, 60% co-author and sole presenter). Help the selection committee by providing a very clear description of your conference role(s).

5. Impact statement: A personal statement that explains what you expect to gain from conference participation and the potential impact of SBSE support on your conference experience.

6. Paper: If you are presenting a paper, submit a pdf copy of the paper with your application.

See critical dates and deadlines above. Late applications will not be considered.

Recipients of travel scholarships are expected to attend the SBSE Annual Meeting (held during the solar conference) to receive their scholarship checks and recognition. See the final conference schedule (www.ases.org) for date, time, and location.

Submit applications to: awards@sbse.org

Use the subject:  SBSE Solar 2012 Travel Scholarship

Scholarship Coordinator (inquiries only): Walter Grondzik, gzik@polaris.net