Young Scientist Awards
There will be six Young Scientist Awards offered in the 23rd ICRAV. The Young Scientist Awards are presented to young scientists who have made outstanding contributions to research and to encourage continued advancement of racing sciences.
Application Criteria for Young Scientist Award (US$12,000 in total)
Presented to young scientists who have made outstanding contributions to research and to encourage continued advancement of racing sciences
Due to postponement of the ICRAV, many high quality research works may have been conducted and published since the last ICRAV in 2018. The Organising Committee has therefore decided to increase the number of YSA in the 23rd ICRAV.
Six Young Scientist Awards, each of US$2000, will be presented to
- Two (2) analysts with the best oral presentation in the 23rd ICRAV;
- Two (2) veterinarians with the best oral presentation in the 23rd ICRAV; and
- Two (2) analysts/veterinarians with the best poster presentation in the 23rd ICRAV.
Applicants for the Young Scientist Awards must be:
- 40 years or less on 24 October 2020;
- To have worked as a regulatory vet for less than 5 years
- A full or affiliate member of AORC or IGSRV, or a non-member having been accepted by the ICRAV Management Committee to attend the 23rd ICRAV;
- A presenting author of an accepted oral or poster presentation at the 23rd ICRAV; and
- Attending the 23rd ICRAV in full.
Applicant is required to submit:
- Abstract of presentation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Scanned copy of passport / identification document with date of birth
The application deadline for the Young Scientist Award is 31 March 2023.
The results of the Young Scientist Award will be announced during the Gala Dinner on 22 September 2023.
The YSA recipients must submit a full manuscript of the awarding oral/poster presentation to the 23rd ICRAV Proceedings.
Travel Grants
For the first time in ICRAV, there will be six Travel Grants. The Travel Grants are established to support active participation and attendance in ICRAV by young members of AORC or IGSRV.
The six Travel Grants, each of US$2,000, will be presented to three AORC and three IGSRV members based on the quality of their submitted abstracts. Each applicant can only submit one abstract for consideration for the Travel Grant.
Application Criteria for Travel Grant (US$12,000 in total)
Established to support active participation and attendance in ICRAV by young members of AORC or IGSRV.
The six Travel Grants, each of US$2000, will be presented to three AORC and three IGSRV members based on the quality of their submitted abstracts.
Each appicant can only submit one abstract for consideration for the Travel Grant.
Applicants for the Travel Grants must be:
- 35 years or less on 24 October 2020;
- A full or affiliate member of the AORC or IGSRV;
- A presenting author of an accepted oral or poster presentation at the 23rd ICRAV;
- Attending the 23rd ICRAV in full;
- From out of the hosting city;
- Having attended no more than one ICRAV in the past; and
- Nominated by their employing racing jurisdiction or laboratory. A nomination letter must be submitted with the application.
Applicant is required to submit:
- Abstract of presentation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Scanned copy of passport / identification document with date of birth
- A nomination letter from employer, either a racing jurisdiction or laboratory to the conference editor Chantal Gordon Gentil by email at chantalgg@intnet.mu
The application deadline for the Travel Grant is 31 March 2023.
The results of the Travel Grants will be announced with the abstract acceptance announcement in mid-May 2023 through email.
Applicants of the Travel Grant may also apply for the Young Scientist Award if the stated criteria are fulfilled. The adjudicating panel’s decision is final.