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Awards

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Trailblazing Student Award 2026

The ESA Student Section is proud to present our Trailblazing Students Awards! The goal of the awards is to highlight the achievements of STUDENTS in various sectors of ecology, such as research, diversity and inclusion, community outreach and science communication, ecology education, and science policy. Applications are due April 17th 2026, at 11:59 pm EST. Late submissions will not be accepted. Award…

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ESA Student Section Awardees

Learn about our awardees. Here you will find short biographies of student section award winners including their scope of expertise, education, affiliations and notable achievements.

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Travel Awards

The Student Section offers national and international travel awards to encourage student attendance at the annual ESA meeting. These awards target students presenting at the meeting who could not otherwise afford to attend. Find requirements on this page and links to applications and pages with more information about other grant opportunities here.

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Award Applications

Learn about the multiple awards the Student Section provides it’s members. This page contains links which show what is available, effective dates, application details and requirements. We welcome all to apply.

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