EAGE Economic Hardship Programme
EAGE recognizes the current challenging status of the industry and, priding itself on the inclusive character of the Association, has a special economic hardship assistance programme in place to reach out to its members. The programme consists of four elements:
- a membership fee waiver;
- a membership discount;
- a registration fee waiver for the EAGE Annual and other EAGE events; and
- special discounts on public EAGE courses.
| Item | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Contribution towards educational programmes | Not applicable, continuous application procedure |
| Registration fee waiver for EAGE Annual and other EAGE events | Not applicable, continuous application procedure |
| Membership fee waiver | Not applicable, continuous application procedure |
| Membership fee discount | Not applicable, continuous application procedure |
Update 16 March 2022
In support of Ukraine’s geoscience community, EAGE introduced a special fee waiver programme for the country’s geoscientists and engineers. Until further notice, we will welcome Ukrainian colleagues to participate in our workshops, conferences and education programmes, both in person and online, free of charge.
Ukrainian colleagues wishing to take advantage of this programme are asked to send their applications to membership@eage.org under the heading of “Ukraine fee waiver”. Please indicate which support element you wish to apply for (membership, workshop, conference or course).
Update 20 May 2022
Following up on proposals we received from EAGE members about how they can support their Ukrainian colleagues, the EAGE Student Fund established a new programme to help support the travel and accommodation costs of their Ukrainian colleagues’ attending the 85th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition and other EAGE events in 2024.
EAGE members who wish to contribute to this initiative can donate here.
Ukrainian colleagues wishing to take advantage of this programme are asked to send their applications to info@eagestudentfund.org under the heading of “Ukraine Professional Development Fund”. Please indicate the event and the amount of support you wish to apply for.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- In addition to a registration fee waiver, the support offered consists of a contribution towards the total expenses for attending an EAGE event (e.g. travel, local accommodation) to be arranged in coordination with the EAGE office
- Applications can be submitted throughout the whole year and are subject to review by the Student Fund Board
- Applicants should be members of the wider Ukrainian geoscience and engineering community
- Applicants who are not students agree to take part in the event as mentors to contribute with their knowledge and expertise to supporting the next generation of geoscientists and engineers from Ukraine. Upon approval of the support, they will receive instructions for connecting with students in this capacity
- Applicants must hold Ukrainian nationality and residence in January 2022 show a proof thereof (copy of passport)
- No remuneration can be granted for others expenses such as visa, local transportation, subsistence and registration in additional elements of the programme (e.g. workshops, short courses, field trips), unless otherwise agreed upon
- Applicants should allow sufficient time for the necessary travel documents and arrangements
- EAGE Registration T&Cs apply for participation
- Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis (allocation based on the available budget)
Contribution towards EAGE educational programmes
EAGE aims to assist its long-term members who are currently unemployed by providing contributions towards educational programmes. Under this element of the EAGE Economic Hardship Programme, currently unemployed members can attend public EAGE courses – including 1 and 2-day classroom courses, IOSC (Interactive Online Short Courses), self-paced and extensive online courses – for a discounted course fee equal to 95 euros. The discounted registration fee is the same as in another supported programme – EAGE Education Tours, where everyone can benefit from a discounted fee. Visit Learning Geoscience to learn more about EAGE courses and other resources for continuous professional development.
Terms & Conditions
- Eligibility to apply: from Silver level
- The application for a reduced course fee can be submitted throughout the whole year.
- The applicant must have been without employment for at least three months.
- The applicant must be actively looking for work.
- No remuneration can be granted for the remainder of the registration fee.
- EAGE cannot pay for transportation to and from the location where the short course is held and/or for other costs connected with attending an in-person course.
- Applicants applying for events outside of their own country have to allow sufficient time to apply for the proper travel documents.
- EAGE holds the right to cancel a course based on low registration numbers.
- Full-time students cannot apply for this programme.
- The number of contributions issued per educational programme is limited.
- Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for the EAGE Short Course discount, please send an email explaining your request to membership@eage.org. Any additional documentation to support your request will also help to strengthen your application. Requests for this special discount can be sent throughout the year for the various courses organized.
Your application will be handled in the strictest confidence. This means that we will not publish your name or contact your previous employer to check your status.
Your application will be reviewed by the PACE committee. Once your request has been processed by this committee, you will be contacted by EAGE staff with the results of your application.
EAGE membership fee waiver
EAGE members currently unemployed can now request a waiver of the membership fees.
Terms & conditions
- Eligibility to apply: from Silver level
- The applicant must have been without employment for at least three months.
- The applicant must be actively looking for work.
- No deadline applies, applications can be received throughout the year.
- The waiver covers a regular membership. Additional journal subscriptions are not included under this assistance programme.
- Students cannot apply for this programme. Instead, full-time students may apply for the discounted student membership fees. More information about membership for students can be found on the EAGE Student pages.
How to apply
You can request this support while starting or renewing your membership.
Your application for a waiver will be handled in the strictest confidence. This means we will not publish your name or contact your previous employer to check your status.
Your application will be reviewed by the EAGE PACE Committee (Programme for Association and Co-operation in Earth sciences). Once your request has been processed by this committee, you will be contacted by EAGE staff with the results of your application for the fee waiver.
Membership Fee Discount
Those keen to become members of EAGE but struggling to raise the necessary funds can apply for a membership discount equal to 50% of the applicable fee.
- Open for prospective and existing members
- Applications from students, regular and retired members are accepted
- Applicants will be asked to provide a motivation to go with their application, explaining their situation.
- The discount covers the membership dues only. Additional journal subscriptions or EarthDoc access are not included under this assistance programme
HOW TO APPLY
You can request this support while starting or renewing your membership.
Registration fee waiver for the EAGE Annual Conference and Other EAGE Events
In order to be eligible for a registration fee waiver certain conditions need to be met.
Members need to be:
1. Unemployed for more than 3 months and actively looking for work
2. Have reached the membership recognition level “Silver” or higher
Terms & Conditions
- This form of support is applicable to the 85th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition and other EAGE events (workshops or conferences) organized in 2024.
- In the case of the EAGE Annual Conference, the waiver covers a full delegate Conference & Exhibition Registration.
- Registration Fee Waiver applications can be submitted from 1 December onwards.
- The waiver programme is financially fully covered by the Association represented by the PACE Committee who reviews the application.
- Submission of your application does not necessarily mean the fee waiver will be granted.
- Applications will be dealt with on a first-come-first-served basis. We aim to inform you about the outcome 10 working days after the application deadline.
- The Hardship Programme covers the registration fee. It does not cover any other expenses such as costs for meals, transportation and/or accommodation. We therefore advise applicants to only book accommodation and travel tickets after their application has been answered.
- Application should occur by means of a letter, to be submitted and approved by the PACE Committee.
- The PACE Committee can request additional documentation to prove and support the applicant’s situation
- No deadline applies, applications can be received as long as the online registration process is open.
- A limited number will be made available for this programme at the sole discretion of the EAGE board and the Board of Directors.
- The registration fee waiver is non-transferable.
How to apply
Please make sure you are eligible and you are familiar with the terms and conditions for this programme. Applications should be addressed to membership@eage.org.
Your application will be handled in the strictest confidence. This means that we will not publish your name or contact your previous employer to check your status.
Your application will be reviewed by the EAGE PACE Committee. Once your request has been processed by this committee, you will be contacted by EAGE staff with the results of your application.
