The applications were reviewed by expert reviewers in the relevant fields of each applicant, using a blind review process. Reviewers were unaware of the applicants' identities and assessed each submission based solely on its content, identified only by the application number. Each application was graded on a scale from 0 to 100, with emphasis on the quality of the proposed research, its potential impact, the academic merit of the travel opportunity, and criteria of relevance of the research to the university and related to the conference. The final scores were then used to determine the recipients of the Travel Assistant Award.

The award aims to support postdoctoral scholars by enabling them to attend and present their research at national or international conferences, workshops, or other academic events.

We are pleased to announce the following recipients of the Fall 2024 Travel Assistant Award:

• Dr. Mohammad Ghoreishi School of Environment and Sustainability European
  Geosciences Union (EGU) conference – Vienna (April 2025)
  
  
• Dr. Jessica Barbosa Western College of Veterinary Medicine
  Banff Pork Seminar- Banff, Alberta (January 2025)
  
  
• Dr. Jose Mihdun Western College of Veterinary Medicine
  Canadian National Beekeeping Convention – Ottawa (February 2025)

Congratulations to the awardees and best wishes for continued success in their academic endeavors. The SPS also thanks all applicants for their interest in the Travel Assistant Award and encourage them to apply again for future funding opportunities.

For any inquiries regarding the award or the application process, please contact the SPS office.