This award was initiated in recognition of Jeff Black's life in science and his contributions to SETAC. The SETAC / EA Engineering Jeff Black Award provide this $2,000 award for a Master's-level student. EA Engineering will contribute $1,000 to the 2013 award which will be matched by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

Past Award Winners

• Lauren A. Kristofco, 2012
• Celina Gauthier, 2011
• Sandy Wiggins, 2010
• Kathryn Brausch, 2009
• Shawna Nations, 2008
• Laura Dobbins, 2007
• Amanda Harwood, 2006
• Crista Straub, 2005
• Brian Koch, 2004
• Kimberly Hays, 2003
• Kimberly R. Parks, 2002
• Jeffrey Gallagher, 2001
• Aaron Roberts, 2000
• Jennifer Hoffmann, 1999
• Jason Conder, 1998

Eligibility:

SETAC members worldwide are eligible for this award. Applicant must be a current SETAC member and a Master's student in any field of study encompassed by SETAC, or an entering Master's student. (Please provide letter of acceptance from your advisor.)

Application Instructions:

The application packet must contain all the materials requested below and must be submitted by electronically to the SETAC Office by email (setac@setac.org).

• Cover page containing title of award, name and mailing address of applicant.
• A statement of interest in your field of study (including research interests, if formulated) [3 page maximum].
• Transcripts of all completed undergraduate course work.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A letter from your Master's program advisor (could be one of the three above).
• A curriculum vitae (résumé) of the applicant.
• One Master's degree research proposal.
• One high resolution photo.

Selection of Awardee:

The SETAC Awards and Fellowships Subcommittee for Research Awards will evaluate all proposals by using a standardized score sheet. The recipient will be announced at the SETAC North America 34th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, 17-21 November 2013.

To Submit:

ALL applications must be submitted electronically to setac@setac.org. Completed application must arrive by 6 May 2013.