SENSORY SENTINELTM 2020 GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLICATION
Turner Scientific is awarding one Sensory SentinelTM monitoring device

To coincide with its release, Turner Scientific is offering a competitive grant opportunity for the award of one Sensory SentinelTM device. A description of eligibility requirements and application instructions are included below. You can also download a copy here.
Eligibility Requirements
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Animal facility managers, scientists, graduate and post-doctoral students, research veterinarians, and individuals in related fields are invited to apply for The Sensory SentinelTM 2020 Grant.
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Applicants must currently be working or enrolled in a public or private academic institution in any country.
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Applications are encouraged from AALAS members, but non-members are also welcome to apply.
Application
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In a maximum of 2 single-spaced pages, each applicant must describe the following:
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Brief summary of current research;
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How the Sensory SentinelTM will be deployed in the applicant’s laboratory environment; and
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Expected benefits of using the Sensory SentinelTM, including a description of current environmental concerns, and how the applicant’s research will likely be improved.
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Include a current CV and contact information.
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Submit application materials by email to info@turnerscientific.com.
Award
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One Sensory SentinelTM device, with capability to monitor environmental temperature, light, humidity, noise, and vibration.
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Device will be shipped to the recipient’s facility; remote training, installation assistance, and up to 4 hours of consulting will be provided.
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Recipient must be willing to allow public announcement of the award by Turner Scientific on its website, in marketing materials, and in a press release.
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Recipient must indicate the use of the Sensory SentinelTM in the methods section of relevant research publications and presentation posters.
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Value of award: approximately $10,000.
Deadline
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Applications must be received by January 4, 2021.
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The recipient will be announced on January 11, 2021.