The Spallanzani Award may be awarded annually, as funds permit, to assist persons from outside North America (Mexico, Canada, and the United States) to attend the North American Symposium on Bat Research. In a single year, no more than one awardee may be appointed from any one of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Caribbean Islands (US affiliated islands eligible), Meso-America, South America, Oceania (including US affiliated islands), and Eastern Europe.
Nominations may be submitted to the Selection Committee by any NASBR member (defined in bylaws of NASBR). The open period for nominations for the following year starts at the NASBR annual meeting and continues for a period of two months from the closing date of the annual meeting. It is the responsibility of the person making a nomination to provide sufficient written information supporting the nomination (e.g. a detailed letter of support, CV, or other documentation). A person may not self-nominate their candidacy.
Lim Boo Liat
World Health Organization, Malaysia
Awarded in 2007 in Merida, Mexico (NASBR 37)
Ara Monadjem
University of Swaziland, Swaziland
Awarded in 2007 in Merida, Mexico (NASBR 37)
Gilberto Silva Toboada
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Cuba
Awarded in 2007 in Merida, Mexico (NASBR 37)
Robert Kityo
Makerere University, Uganda
Awarded in 2008 in Scranton, PA (NASBR 38)
