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Feldmann Fund
| The Feldmann Fund, established in 1976, honors Jean Feldmann (1905-1978), the first President of the International Phycological Society and a distinguished French phycologist. Dr Feldmann, a long-time professor at the Sorbonne in Paris, was a strong advocate for international cooperation among phycologists. The Feldmann Fund aims to assist phycologists in countries where political unrest and economic hardship make it challenging to join the International Phycological Society. Each year, the Fund enables up to 30 individuals to receive memberships in the Society. To apply for membership through the Feldmann Fund, individuals should submit the following information to the Secretary: |
- A letter from the individual indicating their interest in becoming a Feldmann Fund members of the International Phycological Society and stating the number of years, if any, of previous membership in the Society (both as a regular member and as a Feldmann Fund recipient).
- A brief curriculum vitae (two-page maximum) including a list of publications.
- A letter from the appropriate official at their institution (a) verifying employment or registration for postgraduate candidates and (b) stating why the applicant is unable to apply for regular membership in the Society (i.e., the nature of the financial difficulty).
At present, the International Phycological Society does not limit the amount of time a person can receive Feldmann Fund support. However, we do require that a person reapply for support every two years.
If you would like to support the Feldmann Fund, contributions can be included with annual membership renewal or may be sent directly to the Treasurer.