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Murray Black made a valued contribution over many years both to the organisation of the British Society of Animal Science and in his own chosen areas of animal research. The objective of this award scheme is to commemorate Murray's excellent work and attitude to animals and their science. The award aims to provide travel or research opportunities for younger members of the Society working in research, teaching, extension, industry or practical animal production.
The award will be made annually in April to younger members of the Society who may be postgraduate students or individuals in the early years of their animal science careers. It may be used either for travel to a meeting in Great Britain or overseas, or simply for a specified study tour involving a number of centres. Awards may also be used for travel to another centre to participate in research or other activity. The awards could also be used to fund specific short research programmes where other funds are not available.
The Black Award is open to applications from all branches of animal science and particularly welcomes proposals that cover 'the role of domestic and wild animals and their science in the enhancement and maintenance of the rural environment' although any reasonable requests that fall within the scope of the scheme will be considered. The size of each award will be based on the quality and type of application but will normally be in the range of £500 - £1,500.
Candidates should submit their proposals to the BSAS Office by 25 April each year. Each application should include the candidate's full curriculum vitae and a detailed plan of action including dates and costs, using the standard BSAS awards application form downloadable below" The names and addresses of two referees who are established members of the Society must also be provided.
Applications will be considered by the BSAS Technical & Ethical Committee. Each application will be judged on its own merits but the criteria used by the Technical & Ethical Committee will include the likely benefits to the individuals in terms of career progression and the expected advances in knowledge to arise from the award. The qualifications and individual merits of each candidate will also be taken into account.
Successful candidates may be asked to present either a poster or an oral presentation on the outcome of the award at the Annual Conference
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