Albert E. Wood Award
Supports student research that uses vertebrate fossil or natural history collections to advance knowledge of vertebrate evolution, with a focus on projects that enhance the value of existing fossil material.
Funder: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,200 per award (most recent amount; awarded annually)
Summary: Supports student research using vertebrate fossil or natural history collections, emphasizing projects that enhance the value of existing fossil material.
Key Information: Applicants must be current SVP student members and cannot apply for select other SVP student grants in the same year.
Description
This award supports student research projects that involve the use of museum or university vertebrate fossil or natural history collections. The focus is on collection-based work related to vertebrate evolution, with special consideration for projects that substantially increase the value of fossil material already held in collections. The award is named in honor of Dr. Albert E. Wood and is administered by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP).
