Allan V. Cox Student Research Grant
The Allan V. Cox Student Research Grant funds innovative graduate research in geophysics and geodynamics through the Geological Society of America.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (student proposal deadline) | February 2027 (advisor appraisal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically ~$2,700; award is in addition to general GSA research grant funds; total GSA student research grant pool ~$900,000 annually.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in geophysics and geodynamics through the GSA Geophysics & Geodynamics Division.
Key Information: This is a specialized grant awarded in addition to general GSA research grant funding.
Description
The Allan V. Cox Student Research Grant is designed to support innovative graduate student research in geophysics and geodynamics. Administered by the Geological Society of America's (GSA) Geophysics & Geodynamics Division, this specialized award is funded in part by a dedicated GSA Foundation fund and is granted in addition to the general GSA Graduate Student Research Grant. Its goal is to foster research that advances the understanding of geophysical and geodynamic processes, encouraging students to undertake projects that align with the division’s scientific mission.
