Each year, the Hydrological Society of South Australia offers the Ian Laing academic prize to students undertaking the final year of an ordinary or honours degree course or post graduate diploma course which involves some study of hydrology, water resource management, or related sciences.
The prize of $1000 is awarded on the basis of:
- overall academic record;
- performance in subjects or units specifically related to hydrology or water studies; and,
- a demonstrated interest in water studies.
How to Apply
The successful applicant will preferably, but not necessarily, be undertaking research or project work in a field of study embraced by the Prize, including hydrology, hydraulics, meteorology, hydrogeology, marine or freshwater ecology, aquatic chemistry, geomorphology, oceanography, water law, water resources planning and management.
To apply for the Ian Laing prize, dowload and complete the application form (MS Word Document, 179kb). Completed applications can be submitted to david.seeliger@tonkin.com.au. Applications must be received by 13th November 2009.
Past Winners
| 2009 | Fiona Paton | University of Adelaide | Optimising the reliability and sustainability of the Southern Metropolitan Adelaide Water Supply System |