To increase the appreciation for the work of young marine scientists and urge them to high quality research the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) rewards two recently published Master theses. The laureates receive 500 EUR and can present their work on the VLIZ Young Scientists Day on 29 February 2008.

Laureates of the VLIZ Thesis Award 2006 presenting their reseach results on Young Scientists Day in March 2007: Katrien Broekaert (up) and Robby Caspeele (down). © VLIZ (Decleer)

Every year the VLIZ awards two marine Master theses. Fundamental as well as applied marine researchers in all disciplines of marine sciences can apply. The prize amounts to 500 EUR and is reserved for young scientists that are graduated at a Flemish university or college for higher education.

More details can be found in the regulations or at the VLIZ website. To be taken into consideration for the award, the candidates should provide the following documents to the VLIZ before the 16th of November 2007: