Bryan Patterson Memorial Grant
Forecasted
The Bryan Patterson Memorial Grant from the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology funds creative student fieldwork projects advancing vertebrate paleontology through innovative and original research.
Funder: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline for Bryan Patterson Memorial Grant)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 per award (typical); one-year duration; annual competition.
Summary: Supports innovative undergraduate and graduate student field work in vertebrate paleontology, emphasizing creative and venturesome research projects.
Key Information: Applicants and sponsors must be current SVP members; cannot apply for certain other SVP grants in the same year.
Description
The Bryan Patterson Memorial Grant, administered by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP), is dedicated to advancing student field work in vertebrate paleontology. Named in honor of Dr. Bryan Patterson, the grant is specifically intended to support projects that are innovative, creative, and venturesome—favoring fieldwork that goes beyond routine or predictable studies. The grant encourages students to explore new frontiers and original approaches in their paleontological research.
