Call for Conference Travel Grants Issued

The Board of Directors of the American Council on Consumer Interests is soliciting nominees among its membership to receive funds to assist in bringing accomplished students and young professionals to its annual conference. Below you will find a description of the program. Please click on the link below to complete the application form. Applications are due Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

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The Conference

The ACCI annual conference will be held April 11-13 in Memphis, Tennessee. The conference will bring together academics, researchers, and policy makers to exchange views and information in the field of consumer interests. Participants will have the opportunity to join in the competitive paper presentation, round table discussion, and poster presentation and work out new ways of collaboration and cooperation.

Invited Applicants

The following individuals are welcome to apply:

• Student ACCI members who are interested in consumer issues and planning to attend the 2012 annual conference.
• Professional ACCI members who have been working in the field of consumer interests for less than five years and plan to attend the annual conference.

Covered Costs

The scholarship will provide a complimentary registration and roundtrip transportation costs (economy, 21-day advance; international grantees to receive average cost of domestic travel) to participate in its 2012 Annual Conference held at the Memphis Marriott Downtown.

How to Apply

Applicants may apply by completing the registration form here. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, December 15, 2011.

Notification of Grant Receipt

Grant recipients will be notified by email no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
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