The Bat Conservation International bestows annual special recognition to Student Research Scholarship winners with exemplary work and impacts through different distinctions. The Thomas H. Kunz Innovation in Bat Research Honor recognizes the many contributions of Dr. Tom Kunz to the field of bat ecology and conservation. Dr. Thomas H. Kunz dedicated his productive career to the ecology and conservation of bats. He inspired, mentored, and encouraged a generation of scientists around the world to pursue the study and conservation of bat species. The Thomas H. Kunz Bat Conservation Honor will be awarded to a student scholar applicant whose proposed research project uses innovative approaches to bat conservation research. Please visit the award's website for more information.