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UFAW Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award (formerly Young Animal Welfare Scientist)

Background

The UFAW Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award (formerly Young Animal Welfare Scientist) is an award that recognises the achievements of young scientists who have made significant contributions to improving the welfare of animals.

The winner of this award will be presented with a framed award certificate and receive a £1000 cheque.

Nomination procedure

This Award is open to students who are currently studying for a doctoral degree and to individuals who are within six years of the end of their PhD work.

Nominations may be made on behalf of another individual, or a candidate may nominate themselves.

The nomination procedure consists of three parts:

1.           A main nomination document (up to 3 pages) that describes why the candidate is being nominated, and details how this individual has made fundamental contributions to the advancement of animal welfare

2.           Two letters of support from well-established scientists in the field (please give the names of the supporting scientists in the main nomination document)

3.           A copy of the nominated candidate's CV

Please note: Nominees must be aware that they are being nominated for the award. Organisations or institutions are not eligible to apply.

Closing Date
Nominations (main nomination document, 2 supporting letters, and CV) should be submitted via email to grants@ufaw.org.uk to arrive by 10 December 2023.

Nominations will be assessed by a UFAW Panel following the closing date and the winning candidate(s) will be notified.

Further information
If further information is required please contact UFAW directly by email: grants@ufaw.org.uk, or telephone: +44 (0) 1582 831818.