Thursday, 08 January 2009 22:00

Interferry Award for Students

Interferry, the world ferry organisation, has modified its 2009 Student Paper Competition to make it more appealing to students. The competition now includes expenses to attend the Istanbul Conference, as well as various prizes. Winning papers are to be presented at this years event in Istanbul between 14-16 October.
 
The event is sponsored by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) with a selection panel consisting of Len Rouche, CEO of Interferry, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it of Edinburgh Napier University TRI, and a representative of GL.
 
The cost of transportation to the conference, the conference registration fee, as well as meals and accommodation during the conference will be provided for the winning students.  Students living close to the conference and not requiring transportation and accommodation may choose instead to receive 750 euros in cash.
 
The sponsor, Germanischer Lloyd, will award a cash prize to each winning student.  Selected students may also be invited to present their paper at the sponsor's facilities. Full details of the competition and applications procedure are included in the attached Student Program.

For further details about the program, please download the information sheet (Word document).