The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) announces the offering of 2 travel grants of 300 € (three hundred Euros) to support the participation of two Young Geomorphologists* from African countries (excluding South Africa) in the Biennial Conference of the Southern African Association of Geomorphologists (SAAG). The conference will be held at the Klleinpaas Resort, near Oudtshoorn, located in the Western Cape of South Africa on 15-18 July 2025. A field excursion will take place in and around Oudtshoorn on 15 July and will include dedicated hands-on demonstration for Young Geomorphologists.

The two Young Geomorphologists will be paired with senior researchers to assist in chairing a session. They will also contribute to the final program creation (selection of abstract, division of abstracts into themes, communication with speakers, logistical help on the day). This is specifically aimed at enhancing their conference participation and organizing skills. Additionally, the two successful applicants will be granted a reduction in registration fees.

For further information on the SAAG 2025 Conference, please visit: https://saageomorph.wixsite.com/saag/2025conference

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totaling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 24 March 2025 – EXTENDED TO MONDAY 7 APRIL:

• Application form (.doc / .pdf);
• Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including up to 10 papers related to the Conference themes;
• Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement);
• Abstract submitted to the Conference.

Criteria to be proved by the CV and abstract submitted to the event:

1. Scientific content based on the abstract (relevance to the conference, scientific value, clarity in terms of English and structure);
2. Academic activities based on the CV (dissemination of scientific results, e.g., publications, conferences, additional community activities such as event organisation, editorial activities, outreach, etc.).

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers

e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “SAAG 2025 “)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

Prof. EfthimiosKarymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.