The International Branch of the Entomological Society of America offers three awards each year: two (2) student awards and one (1) late career award. In 2013, the application deadline for all three awards is April 15,
1. The International Branch Graduate Student Award is a cash award ($250 USD) provided to a graduate student member of the International Branch of the ESA in recognition for their course work and research culminating in scholarship. Eligibility: candidates must currently be researching an entomological problem at a recognized graduate institution and be members of the Entomological Society of America International Branch. More information: see attached, or go to http://www.entsoc.org/PDF/International/GraduateStudentAward2013.pdf 2. The J. H. Comstock Graduate Student Award is given to one graduate student from each of the Entomological Society of America's six Branches to promote interest in the science of entomology at the graduate level and to stimulate interest in attending the ESA Annual Meeting. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as a graduate student and in graduate school at the time of (or have completed the degree within the last 12 months preceding) the presentation of the Award. Students must be pursuing a course leading to a graduate degree with a major focus in entomology and be members of the Entomological Society of America International Branch. Students may only apply for the J. H. Comstock Award in one ESA Branch on a given year. More information: see attached, or go to http://www.entsoc.org/PDF/International/JHComstockAward2013.pdf 3. The Distinguished Scientist Award provides recognition to members of the International Branch of the Entomological Society of America who have made outstanding contributions to the science of entomology. Eligibility: The nominee must be widely recognized in both the International Branch and in the ESA as a major contributor to the science of entomology. The nominee must be a current member of the International Branch. More information: see attached, or go to http://www.entsoc.org/PDF/International/DistinguishedScientistAward2013.pdf MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: regular member: $141 USD, student member: $35 USD Member benefits: http://entsoc.org/Membership/overview/benefits How to join ESA: http://entsoc.org/how-join-esa In accordance with the ESA Bylaws, members of ESA who reside in the geographical area of another Branch may elect to become a member of the International Branch by notice to the ESA Executive Director. For more information on the International Branch of the ESA: http://entsoc.org/international-branch
