Alexander Sisson Research Award
The Alexander Sisson Research Award supports graduate research advancing geoscientific knowledge in Alaska or the Caribbean through supplemental funding from the Geological Society of America.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (student proposal) | February 2027 (advisor appraisal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards ~$2,700; total GSA Graduate Student Research Grant pool ~$900,000 annually; award is in addition to general GSA research grant funding.
Summary: Supports graduate student research focused on Alaska or the Caribbean through the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program.
Description
The Alexander Sisson Research Award, administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA), supports graduate student research specifically targeting Alaska and/or the Caribbean. Established by the Sisson family, this named award is part of the broader GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program. Its goal is to foster new scientific knowledge in these geographic regions by providing supplemental funding to eligible student researchers.
