René M. Vandervelde Research Grant
René M. Vandervelde Research Grant supports students and researchers studying North America’s Pierre and Bearpaw Shales to advance research and publications on their Late Cretaceous fauna and flora.
Funder: Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 available annually
Summary: Supports students and researchers studying the marine paleontology, geology, or stratigraphy of North America’s Late Cretaceous Pierre and Bearpaw Shales.
Key Information: Applicants outside the United States must have a bank account in their own name that accepts wire transfers from the United States.
Description
The René M. Vandervelde Research Grant is administered by the Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS) and sponsored by Korite International. Established with annual support beginning in 2007, it supports qualified students and researchers working on the marine paleontology, geology, or stratigraphy of the Late Cretaceous Pierre and Bearpaw Shales of North America. The grant aims to encourage scientific research and publications on the fauna and flora of these deposits.
The sponsor’s connection to this research includes collecting ammonites from the Bearpaw Shale of Alberta and marketing Ammolite gems and jewelry worldwide. Proposed research is reviewed by the AAPS Board of Directors and a Korite International representative before the association’s membership votes on approval.
