Edna Gagner : Level 1 | International Bursary of Archaeological Studies

2009-2010 Contest (Now Closed)


TheArchaeologicalBox.com is proud to announce the creation of the Edna Gagner : Level 1 | International Bursary of Archaeological Studies. This scholarship, in honor of Mrs. Edna Gagner, a philanthropist of archaeology whose support allowed  the creation of TheArchaeologicalBox.com, will be awarded on an annual basis to an undergraduate (or equivalent grade) student. This bursary of $1000CAD has been setup by TheArchaeologicalBox.com in order to encourage and recognize excellence in archaeological studies.

From varied disciplines, participants must demonstrate both their interests and  their archaeological knowledge in the research project. The short paper, developed on a maximum of five pages, must be presented on  one of six themes selected by TheArchaeologicalBox.com.

Here are some important rules to remember :


1) The Edna Gagner: Level 1 | International Bursary of Archaeological Studies will be worth $1,000CAD. The amount will be awarded in Canadian currency;

2) The contest is open to undergraduate students (or equivalent grade)  18 years of age and over and members of TheArchaeologicalBox.com;

3) The participant must complete the entry form available online. The form must be signed by a professor, a teaching assistant  or other faculty staff member in order to  validate  the research project and the level of schooling of the participant;

4) The participant must also include a 300 word letter of intent;

5) The research project must have been accomplished during the year 2009. However, it is not necessary for the research project to have been submitted for evaluation. The research project must relate to one of the following topics:

- Archaeological Sites, Vestiges and/or Material
- Politics, Policy and Archaeological Legislation
- Archeology and New Media
- Heritage, Preservation and Conservation
- Advances in Archeology: Science & Technology
- Archaeotourism Through the Ages;

6) To be valid, the research project must be submitted in French or English, typed in a standard print, half-spaced and must include the following:

- Introduction - 1 page
- Development – 5 pages
- Conclusion - 1 page
- Complete bibliography
-Appendices, tables and other related documents;

7) Participants must apply between September 15th, 2009 and December 31st, 2009. The winner will be announced on March 1st,  2010 at 5:00  PM. Participants will be evaluated on the excellence of their research project by a jury composed of archaeology graduate members of TheArchaeologicalBox.com team.

8) The entry form and the research project must be submitted in a Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007 compatible format at info@thearchaeologicalbox.com. In regards to our environmental standards and  reduce our use of paper, we will not be accepting any paper submissions.

The entry form is available here.

 
Good writing and good luck

Matt Thompson
Project Lead
TheArchaeologicalBox.com

Contest Rules:

1 – Participants must be  18 years of age and over;

2 - The contest is open to undergraduate university (or equivalent grade) students;

3 - Only one entry per person will be accepted;

4 - The Edna Gagner: Level 1 | International Bursary of Archaeological Studies will be worth $1,000CAD. The amount will be awarded in Canadian funds;

5 - The prize cannot be transferred to another person;

6 - Participants must complete the contest entry form available online at; http://thearchaeologicalbox.com which must be signed by a professor, lecturer or other staff member of the academic department in order to certify the undergraduate status of the student;

7 -  Participants must be  members of TheArchaeologicalBox.com and provide their username, otherwise  participants must create an account before submitting their application;

8 - The entry form, duly completed and submitted with the research project, must include the following:

-Name, contact details and undergraduate attestation
-Attached letter of intent - limited to 300 words;  

9 - The entry form and the research project must be submitted in a Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007 compatible format at info@thearchaeologicalbox.com. In regards to our environmental model and reduce paper use worldwide, we will not be accepting any applications by post;

10 - The research project must have been written during the 2009 school year. However, it is not necessary for the research project to have been submitted for evaluation;

11 - The research project must somewhat reflect one of the following topics:

- Archaeological Sites, Vestiges and/or Material
- Politics, Policy and Archaeological Legislation
- Archeology and New Media
- Heritage, Preservation and Conservation
- Advances in Archeology: Science & Technology
- Archaeotourism Through the Ages;

12 - To be valid, the research project must be submitted in French or English, half-spaced in standard print and must include the following:

- Introduction - 1 page
- Development – 5 pages
- Conclusion - 1 page
- Complete bibliography
-Appendices, tables and other related documents;

13 - All research projects submitted during the contest may be used by TheArchaeologicalBox.com for promotional purposes;

14 - Participants must submit their projects between 12:00 AM September 15th, 2009  (UTC/GMT-4: 00) and 11:59 PM December 31st, 2009  (UTC/GMT-4: 00);

15 – The winner will be announced on March 1st, 2010 at 5:00 PM (UTC/GMT-4: 00). The announcement will be made at the offices of TheArchaeologicalBox.com, Montreal, Canada;

16 - The winner will be selected for the quality and excellent content of his research project. Projects will be evaluated by a jury composed of graduate members of TheArchaeologicalBox.com team;

17 - The winner will be notified by email;

18 - The winner must confirm acceptance of the prize by email within 30 days following notification. If confirmation is not received in the prescribed timeframe, the entry will be eliminated. In the event that a winner does not respect the notification deadline, TheArchaeologicalBox.com will select another winner who will receive the prize;

19 – Participants’ personal information will not be shared with any third parties;

20 – Through their participation to the contest, participants agree to all contest rules. TheArchaeologicalBox.com offers no guaranty regarding the prize and disclaims all liability. The prize must be accepted as awarded;

21 – If the contest cannot run as planned or if the fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the contest is affected or at risk, including a computer failure caused by a virus, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other cause beyond its control, TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right to modify or suspend the contest;

22 – TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right to modify, curtail, extend or terminate this contest, without liability to be incurred;

23 - TheArchaeologicalBox.com disclaims all liability for any malfunction of equipment, a telephone, an electronic device, network or computer hardware or software, or in the case of alteration, loss or misrouting of transmission over the Internet or e-mail caused by technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or a Web site, including damage caused to a computer by a participant or third party caused by participation in the contest;

24 - TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right, with sole discretion, to disqualify any person who contravenes these regulations or hinders the operation of the contest in any way. TheArchaeologicalBox.com reserves the right to change the rules of the contest without having to substantially change the terms and conditions thereof. Subject to laws and regulations at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, this regulation governs all aspects of the contest and applies to all participants;

25 - The winner  agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the contest and agrees that his name, his city of residence and  his picture be used or disclosed without payment or compensation in any advertisement  on any medium by TheArchaeologicalBox.com;

26 - No  Reference 5 inc employee, partner, representative, member of the selection committee or persons with whom these people are domiciled may enter this contest;

27 - A dispute over the organization or conduct of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux du Québec for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.