CSI XXXV Travel Grants Guide

1) The CSI XXXV Organization Committee will award travel grants to the scientists who are in need and lack financial resources to attend the Colloquium. Some travel awards will be available. The amount of travel support will be determined case by case but will not exceed $1000 USD. Travel grants will be honored in the forms of cash award, waiving registration fee or free hotel accommodation.

2) Scientists working in Educational/Academic Institutions and Research Laboratories are eligible to apply travel grants to participate in Colloquium, on selective basis.

3) The applicant has at least one accepted presentation (oral or poster).

4) Selection of the awardees is based on financial need of applicants, and scientific merit of their presentation. The awards will incline to young spectroscopists (students and post-docs) and scientists from developing countries.

5) Funds from the travel awards may be used for travel, registration, accommodations, and/or meal expenses.

6) Application form and recommendation letter for travel award should be submitted electronically before May 15, 2007. Recommendation letter should be sent to secrcsi@xmu.edu.cn from the email address of the advisor or employer.

7) Travel Grants will be awarded during the Colloquium.