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Mary Sears Visitor Program

Criteria:

The Mary Sears Visitor Program was established by a bequest from Mary Sears. It was her intention to provide an exchange of "information about oceanography to nations where it is not otherwise available".

Scientists and technicians of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are eligible to receive a Mary Sears Visitor Program award. Awards will provide funds for travel, living expenses, laboratory space and equipment use for scientists, technicians and librarians visiting WHOI. Preference will be given to visiting fellows from less affluent countries. The fellows should participate in scientific discussions and activities with WHOI scientists, technicians, students, and postdocs and should present to the WHOI community their particular areas of expertise. The Mary Sears Visitor Program will also provide funds for WHOI staff to travel to less affluent nations to collaborate with their counterparts at oceanographic institutions.

Process:

There will be a Proposal Review once each calendar year for the Mary Sears Visitor Program. The deadline for submission is March 1, annually.

Each proposal should be less than one page and include a discussion of all the pertinent points: who, what, where, when, and how will the award will be used. (Proposal number, budget, and "Green Sheet" are not required.) The proposal should be submitted to the Director of Research who, in consultation with the Department Chairs and Director of Marine Policy, will make the final award decisions.

Award:

Each award will be limited to $5,000. There should be a minimum of five (5) awards each year. All funds must be spent within 12 months of the award.