[Coral-List] Free registration at the ICRS 2022 ONLINE for all ICRS member presenters based in low- and middle-income countries

[Christian Wild]

Increasing equity, inclusion, and diversity at the upcoming 15th ICRS  
2022 in Bremen, Germany, is a top priority for the International Coral  
Reef Society and the Organizers of the 15th ICRS 2022. Therefore, the  
International Coral Reef Society is contributing $50,000 in new  
sponsorship to the 15th ICRS. In collaboration with financial  
commitments from the 15th ICRS 2022 Organizers, this new sponsorship  
will provide
FREE REGISTRATION AT THE ICRS 2022 ONLINE FOR ALL ICRS MEMBER  
PRESENTERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AND RESIDING IN LOW, LOWER-MIDDLE, AND  
UPPER-MIDDLE INCOME ECONOMY COUNTRIES (as defined by the World Bank[1]).
Abstract submissions by qualified applicants will be granted free  
registration (including abstract processing fees). Qualified  
applicants must be current members of the International Coral Reef  
Society and be employed/enrolled by/in an institution or organization  
in a qualifying country.
If you are not already an ICRS Member, you can join online here[2].  
The cost of membership is scaled according to your country of  
residence and student/non-student status.
To apply, please (re-) submit your abstract by filling out this  
form[3] and send it as pdf per E-mail to  
icrs2022.online at uni-bremen.de[4] BY 9 MARCH 2022 (no deadline  
extension possible).
We will communicate the abstract evaluation results by March 24. All  
applicants with accepted abstracts will then receive a link to  
register themselves AT NO COSTS for ICRS 2022 ONLINE participation.
Share your knowledge and learn about the most recent findings in coral  
reef research, restoration, and policy.
We look forward to your active contribution to an exciting and  
inclusive 15th ICRS 2022!

Andrea Grottoli, ICRS President
Joanie Kleypas, ICRS Vice-President and ICRS EDI Committee Chair
Christian Wild, 15th ICRS 2022 Organizing Committee Chair


Links:
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[1] https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519
[2] https://icrs.memberclicks.net/membership-application#/
[3]  
https://www.icrs2022.de/fileadmin/photos/Registration/ICRS2022_Application_form_2022_02_21.pdf
[4]
  Prof. Dr. Christian Wild
Marine Ecology

Faculty of Biology & Chemistry (FB2)
Universität Bremen
UFT, Leobener Str. 6, Room 2160
D-28359 Bremen
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)421 218-63367
Fax: +49 (0)421 218-62949
Email: christian.wild at uni-bremen.de