Student Research Grants
If University prevents student from being listed as principle investigator: student is still expected to write the grant proposal and to perform the work outlined in the grant application under the supervision of the faculty advisor.
This program provides grants to support college student research in the earth sciences. The emphasis will be on research topics that relate to the mission and priorities of the foundation, which comprises the following:
- understanding of paleoenvironments and paleoclimates during different intervals in earth's history,
- understanding of taphonomic processes in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments,
- evolution, systematics or taxonomy of plant or animal groups,
- paleontological, paleobotanical or paleoecological studies of specific fossil localities. A multidisciplinary approach is strongly encouraged,
- relationships of organisms in paleocommunities with each other or with their physical environment, and
- evolution of landforms and geologic features. This can be on a global, regional, or local scale.
To apply for a grant, you will need to submit the following (original, plus three copies of each):
- Completed Grant Application Form, including organization and personal information, title and brief description of project, start and end dates, total amount requested, and authorizing signatures.
- Proposal Description
- Detailed Budget
- Letter of Recommendation