The Maine Association of Wetland Scientists (MAWS) is pleased to announce its 2023 wetland research stipend. One or two wetland research stipends of up to $2,000 total are being offered to graduate and undergraduate students actively enrolled in a degree program related to wetland science. Stipend candidates must be pursuing a wetlands-related research project including but not limited to:
Wetland science
Vernal pool research
Wetland wildlife and associated habitat
Wetland soils
Marine and estuarine science
River, stream, and riparian science
Wetland invasive species control/management
Wetland-dependent Threatened and Endangered species habitat and management
Applications must be submitted electronically by or on March 15, 2023 (postmark date). Applications must contain:
A summary of research objectives;
A brief description methods;
The significance of the research; and
The purpose(s) for which the stipend will be used. Applications will be evaluated by the MAWS Executive Committee and the stipend(s) will be awarded by the end of the month (March 2023).