Fluid Imaging Technologies, manufacturer of the FlowCAM®, is announcing the inaugural FlowCAM Student Equipment & Travel Grant. The grant is open to graduate students and senior undergraduates enrolled at a North American college or university who are studying marine or freshwater ecosystems, having a focus on microorganisms.  Students whose research involves the study of marine or freshwater plankton are encouraged to apply for the use of a FlowCAM to support their research.

Winner of the competitive award will receive the following:

  • Use of a FlowCAM VS-IV for a period of up to 3 months
  • Training and on-going support throughout project
  • Complete travel support to the 2011 ASLO/Ocean Sciences Winter Meeting (or other appropriate North American conference within 12 months of completion of project)

Proposals will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Scientific merit
  • Appropriate use of FlowCAM
  • Ability to obtain measurable results during 3 months of use of FlowCAM

Proposals and all inquiries should be submitted to me, Victoria Kurtz victoria@fluidimaging.com and should include a detailed description of intended research plan including topic, hypothesis, methods, and plan on how to make best use of the FlowCAM.  Please limit plan to 3 pages. Proposal should also include student’s CV and name and contact information for two references other than thesis advisor.

Proposals are due May 7, 2011. The award will be announced by June 1st. All proposals will be reviewed and eventual winner chosen by a panel of up to 5 independent scientists each having experience with use of the FlowCAM.

Award Details

  • Use of FlowCAM for up to 3 months
  • On-site training or training at FIT headquarters in Yarmouth, Maine
  • Travel & attendance expenses for 2011 Conference in North America
  • On-going support post FlowCAM deployment

Fine Print

Please note that Data collected with FlowCAM may be shared with Fluid Imaging Technologies for development purposes.  Student must acknowledge Fluid Imaging Technologies in ay presentation or publication when using data collected with FlowCAM. The reviewers and Fluid Imaging Technologies reserves the right not to select any proposals if none are deemed to adequately meet the judging criteria.