As part of our ongoing 'Lively Life Sciences' activities, HILS is pleased to announce our 8th annual call for Student Event Proposals.  We will fund up to 2 student-organized events during the Fall 2013 OR Spring 2014 terms.  Help keep the life sciences lively, and consider submitting a proposal!

HILS 2013 Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Student-Organized Events
HILS will fund up to 2 student-organized events during the Fall 2013 OR Spring 2014 terms that conform to the following criteria:

• The events must feature topics, concerns, or themes related to the life sciences (biological or biomedical).
• Eligible event formats include seminars, panel discussions, symposia, conferences, lectures, films/multimedia, and other formats (e.g., lab open houses). Creative ideas are encouraged!
• Events must be held at Harvard (on the Cambridge campus or at the Longwood Medical Area), and must include receptions or similar opportunities for HILS student/faculty/staff mixing.
• Student organizing teams must include participants from at least two HILS programs; the organizing teams must work with at least one faculty advisor of their choice from a HILS program. Submitted proposals must be signed by all student team members and by the HILS faculty advisor(s).
• At least one speaker or featured participant must be affiliated with Harvard. However, non-Harvard speakers, distinguished guests, and attendees are encouraged to participate.

The maximum funding award will be $2,000 per approved event.  Deadline for proposal submission is Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 5:00p.m.

Proposals will be reviewed and approved by HILS program staff and faculty members from the HILS Coordinating Committee.

Interested?  Feel free to contact John McNally ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 617-495-0616) or Matt Wallace ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 617-495-9500) if you have any questions or need further information.