Dr David Schindler—Leader of Experimental Lake Investigations at the Experimental Lakes Area from 1968 till 1989—was many things to many people. Pioneer of Canadian science. Strong advocate for the Experimental Lakes Area. Leader in the world of limnology.
For us, one of Dave’s greatest passions was championing and empowering the next generation of freshwater scientists.
That’s why we are thrilled, every year, to bestow the Schindler Prize upon worthy burgeoning freshwater scientists.
Any undergraduate students who is working at IISD Experimental Lakes Area during any given summer (see here for employment opportunities), is invited to develop their own project that addresses a clear-cut, simple scientific hypothesis and demonstrates the following:
After completion and final presentations in August, the Schindler Prize Committee will evaluate all projects and determine the winner(s).
A cash award of $2,000 will be shared amongst the winners, and they will have their name(s) engraved on the award plaque.
Monica Giesbrecht, our first ever Dr. David Schindler IISD-ELA Undergraduate Student Fellow in 2022.
Please consider supporting the first ever Dr. David Schindler IISD-ELA Undergraduate Student Fellowship at IISD-ELA by making a gift to our Endowment Fund by clicking this link.