Policy
One of the main aims of The Micropalaeontological Society is to raise
awareness of, broaden access to, and promote education in
micropalaeontology. One method of achieving this aim is by
sponsoring scientific meetings on micropalaeontological topics.
To this end, TMS supports meetings run by its own Specialist Groups and
co-convenes meetings with other learned societies. Further to
this, TMS sponsors other non-TMS scientific meetings with
micropalaeontological themes or content, as well as specialist symposia
at large conferences (e.g. EGU, IPC) organised by a TMS member.
Meetings where TMS is a co-convenor will be dealt with on an individual
basis; this policy covers Specialist Group activities and other
scientific meetings or symposia where TMS is not a co-convenor.
Meeting or session organisers applying for support would normally be
TMS members and the obtained funds can be used for activities such as
inviting keynote speakers, sponsoring special sessions, awarding prizes
for postgraduate student or early career researcher talks and posters
(certificate template available below), or sponsoring postgraduate
student attendance.
Support of TMS Specialist Group or topical
meetings
Running Specialist Group meetings,
fieldtrips, etc., is a core activity of TMS and a priority use of our
funds, hence we are flexible in how organisers use TMS support.
For example, organisers of smaller events can use TMS support to meet
costs of organising such events and avoid the need for registration
fees. In other cases TMS support can be used as a safety net, to
allow low registration costs, with TMS support covering the organisers
from the risk of making a loss. If registration fees are charged
for a TMS meeting we strongly encourage organisers to charge a reduced
rate to TMS members. For larger meetings, the organisers are
encouraged to find additional sponsorship from other bodies. For TMS
group meetings the website editor and treasurer can also arrange online
payment and collection of registration fees
Sponsorship of
meetings where TMS is not a co-convenor
In return for sponsorship, TMS would
like the TMS logo to be displayed on the meeting website (file
available below) and printed in the abstract volume, in a manner
consistent with other sponsoring bodies. We also ask for
advertising space at the meeting to publicise TMS and a member of TMS
Committee would typically attend the meeting and bring publicity
materials at our expense. Finally, we would like to receive a
report of the meeting for the Newsletter of Micropalaeontology (please
liaise with the Newsletter Editor).
Rates for
Sponsorship
TMS Specialist Group and topical
meetings up to £500
Meetings where TMS is not a co-convenor
typically £200-500
Application
Procedure
1. TMS Specialist Group meetings and topical meetings
of a similar extent will be supported for reasonable costs up to
£500. The organisers should keep the TMS committee informed
on planning of such meetings but do not need to make formal application
for funding. The organisers should arrange with the Treasurer
payment of support and documentation of expenses incurred.
2. Organisers of meetings where TMS is not a
co-convenor, or micropaleontology-related symposia within larger
meetings, seeking sponsorship should apply to the Secretary via email
or letter, stating the name of the meeting, the themes, and the
intended use of TMS sponsorship monies. Applications are
discussed and approved at TMS Committee meetings so applications should
be submitted to the Secretary by the end of February, end of May or end
of October each year. Decisions would normally be communicated
immediately following Committee meetings in March, June and November.
Downloads
Student award certficate
template (MS Word 399kb)
TMS logo
(jpeg 33kb)
