The Lunar and Planetary Institute announces its 11th LPI Career Development Award, which is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. applicants. This award will be given to outstanding graduate students who have submitted a first-author abstract for presentation at the 49th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC). Priority will be given to exceptional applicants who demonstrate a financial need and/or are from institutions that do not have a well-established planetary science program. A travel stipend of $1,000 (for domestic students) and $1,500 (for international students) will be awarded to the top applicants to help cover travel expenses for attending the LPSC in March. The application deadline is January 12. READ MORE »