There are two opportunities for financial assistance. Travel awards are given to graduate students and postdocs who are presenting authors. Graduate students may also apply to be a microphone runner at the meeting and receive a stipend of $120.

The deadline for receipt of applications for travel awards is April 4, 2006. The Yeast Finance Committee obtains funds to assist those who could not otherwise attend the meeting. Primary consideration will be given to graduate students or postdocs who are presenting authors. Typically the awards cover the cost of housing and meeting registration. Travel costs will also be considered.

To apply, send 1) a copy of your abstract; 2) your curriculum vitae; and 3) a short paragraph describing your need to: The Genetics Society of America, YGM Financial Assistance, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814. Applications must be received by April 4, 2006. No e-mail applications will be accepted. Notifications will be sent to applicants by mid-June.

YGM is soliciting 18 graduate students to handle microphones during question and answer periods at platform sessions and symposia. Duties will include carrying a microphone to individuals who wish to ask questions, turning on the microphone for them at the appropriate time, and then turning off the microphone.

A stipend of $120 will be provided in return for staffing five 90-minute sessions throughout the Meeting. There is a total of nineteen 90-minute sessions during the entire Meeting. We will make every effort to allow microphone runners to sign up for their preferred sessions, but may not be able to assure everyone’s first choice.

To qualify for this position, you must be a graduate student; attend a training session on Tuesday, July 25, from 5:30 pm–6:00 pm at McCarter Theater; and attend the entire meeting.

Please submit applications via e-mail to Anne Marie Mahoney with the following information:

1. First and last name
2. E-mail address
3. Your P.I.
4. Year in school
5. Include the following statement: "I agree to staff five 90-minute sessions as a microphone runner; will attend the training session on Tuesday, July 25, from 5:00 pm–6:00 pm at McCarter Theater; and will attend the entire meeting."

The deadline for receipt of applications is April 4, 2006. If more than 18 students apply, the first 18 applications received will be accepted.