Call for Applications S. Innes Memorial Student Travel Bursary On May 21, 2000, the world of marine mammal research lost two talented scientists and cherished colleagues, Stuart Innes and Malcolm Ramsey. Drs. Innes and Ramsey were conducting field research near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada when their helicopter crashed. Both Stuart and Malcolm are remembered with affection and admiration for their boundless energy and devotion to their scientific endeavours in the Arctic. Stuart was a vocal advocate for supporting students in their efforts to develop a career in Arctic marine mammal research. He believed that the Biennial Marine Mammal Conferences hosted by the Society for Marine Mammalogy were a good opportunity for young researchers to learn, network, and develop enthusiasm from the leaders in the field. As a tribute to Stuart, friends and colleagues have established the "S. Innes Memorial Student Travel Bursary" to help support a student's travel to this conference each time it is held. The award is open to post-secondary students conducting marine mammal research in the Arctic. Applications should consist of the following: the student's name, affiliated institution, name and address of supervisor plus one additional reference, level (MSc or PhD) and year of study, and a letter of no more than 400 words describing the project and how the student would benefit from the award. A selection committee of Stuart's colleagues will review the applications and select one winner. The committee's decision is final. After the conference, a brief report should be submitted summarizing how the student benefited from the conference experience. The award this year is $1000.00 CDN. Also, in honor of the award of this bursary, the student will be presented with a commemorative plaque at the conference. Questions and applications should be sent by email to Lianne Postma at <mailto:PostmaL@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> PostmaL@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or mailed to the address below no later than November 16, 2005. Lianne Postma 204-984-4628 ï fascimile/télécopieur 204-984-2403 <mailto:PostmaL@dfo-mpo.gc.ca> PostmaL@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Population Genetics/Stock Assessment Biologist ï Biologiste de la génétique moléculaire Central and Arctic Region ï Région du Centre et de l'Arctique Fisheries and Oceans Canada ï Pêche et Océans Canada 501 University Crescent Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N6