Registration Fee Waiver Scheme

Application Opens: 16 Oct 2007
Application Closes: 24 Jan 2008 7 Feb 2008 (Extended)
Result Notification: 24 Feb 2008
Successful Fee Waiver Applicant Registration Deadline: 22 Apr 2008

How to apply?

• You will need your user account to log on to MARS (Management And Review of Submissions)
• You may use the same email/password from your previous account (from AOGS 2007)
• If you are new to MARS, please click here to create a user account.
• Only authors are eligible to apply. Please ensure that you have already submitted an abstract.

What does the scheme cover?

• Financial support is only in the form of meeting registration fee waiver
• Registration fee waiver is not transferable
• Abstract processing fee, cost of meals, travel & accommodation are NOT supported.

Who is eligible and what is required?

• Only authors are eligible to apply. The usual abstract review process applies
• Applicant will be required to list up to THREE representative works in the last five years
• Do submit proof of awards, support letters etc at the time of application
• Applications must be received by 24 Jan 2008 7 Feb 2008 (Extended).

How are applications evaluated and who makes the final decision?

• Conveners will evaluate the abstract’s scientific contents and significance to the Session
• Section Presidents will evaluate the stature and the financial need of the applicant
• Financial Support Committee will consolidate the final list based on evaluation results, available funds, overall demand, and past attendance record of the fee waiver applicant (if applicable).
• Financial Support Committee makes the final decision and applicants notified accordingly

An applicant will receive one of the following decisions:

• Successful: the application is successful and the applicant must register by 22 April 2008.
• Unsuccessful: the application is unsuccessful.

Evaluation Criteria and Ranking

• Paper quality based on scientific contents and merits
• Financial need
• Stature (in favour of scientists in junior positions)
• Technical contribution and significance to session