Grants in Herpetology
In keeping with the Society's goal of encouraging participation by the broadest possible community, preference may be given to individuals who might not have access to other funding sources. All applicants must be students AND members of the SSAR with the following exceptions: 1) those applying for support of regional herpetological society projects need not be SSAR members; 2) those applying for the International category must be students but need not be SSAR members; 3) those applying for the Herpetological Education category need not be a student or a SSAR member.
Membership dues must be paid (to SSAR Treasurer) no later than 15 December for proposals to be considered. Applicants are limited to submission of one proposal in one category per year. Past recipients of an SSAR GIH award in any category are not eligible for future awards.
This program is intended to provide financial support for deserving individuals or organizations involved in herpetological research, education, or conservation. Grant proposals will be considered in the following categories:
1. CONSERVATION OF AMPHIBIANS AND/OR REPTILES
2. FIELD RESEARCH
3. LABORATORY RESEARCH
4. HERPETOLOGICAL EDUCATION
5. TRAVEL
6. INTERNATIONAL
Each proposal must include the following:
(A) TITLE PAGE giving the title of the project, the name, mailing address, office and home telephone numbers and, if possible, fax number and e-mail address of the applicant.
(B) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES of the proposed project.
(C) METHODS of carrying out the project.
(D) COMPLETE PROJECT BUDGET (regardless of whether the SSAR grant will entirely cover expenses). Include an explicit explanation of how an SSAR award of $500 would be applied toward the objectives of the project (here as well as on Title Page), and provide a listing of all current and pending support for the project.
(E) BRIEF RESUMÉ/CURRICULUM VITAE of the applicant or project coordinator.
(F) LETTER OF SUPPORT
Past award recipients are not eligible for additional GIH awards.