The NZ Society of Soil Science Council has agreed to support soil science students to attend the 2022 NZSSS conference with up to $500 for South Island students and up to $700 for North Island students to support travel, accommodation, and conference registration costs. To be awarded costs students must commit to attending all days of the conference and:
1. be currently enrolled in a soil science related course at a New Zealand University, Wanaanga, or Technical Institute.
2 be a current member of NZSSS
3. have an abstract accepted for a poster or oral presentation and/or be registered as a member of a team in the soil judging competition.
4. provide evidence of costs that will be incurred to attend (travel/accomodation quotes and registration invoice to the value of the amount requested, up to the limits stated above.
5. Complete the on-line application form below
The NZSSS will approve applications based on merit. If applications exceed the total allowed funds the Soil Science Society may provide a contribution at a lower level than that applied for, or may fund only a limited number of applications based on judgement of the quality of each applicant. The funding decisions of the NZSSS society will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
There is also an opportunity for students to be student helpers in exchange for a discount on registration fees. Student helpers are required to be available each day of the Conference and will be tasked with either registration desk assistance, help loading talks onto computers during breaks, AV support in the conference rooms, and set up. You will be able to attend the sessions you want and can choose your preferred role. Being a student conference volunteer is a great opportunity to meet other students and prospective employers.
Should you wish to participate as a student helper please indicate your interest in the appropriate place on the student support application form.
