The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at the University of California, Berkeley is soliciting nominations for the Joseph Grinnell Medal. This award is given every five years to a senior scientist who exemplifies a commitment to natural history research and is making fundamental empirical and conceptual contributions to ecology and evolution.
The award was established in 1983 and named after Joseph Grinnell, the founding director of the UC Berkeley Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. Past recipients include George A. Bartholomew, James H. Brown, David B. Wake, Peter and Rosemary Grant, and Michael J. Ryan.
Nominations should include a CV and supporting letter and should be sent to Michael Nachman (mnachman@berkeley.edu) by 1 October 2014.
Nominations Sought for Joseph Grinnell Medal