Dean Metter Memorial Award
The Dean Metter Memorial Award funds student-led field research on amphibians and reptiles, prioritizing projects in Missouri, from the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles.
Funder: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (annual proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $300–$1,000 per award; funding for essential research expenses
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate student field research in herpetology worldwide, with priority for projects in Missouri.
Key Information: Applicants must be SSAR members and enrolled students; only one SSAR research award per cycle.
Description
The Dean Metter Memorial Award, offered by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR), honors the legacy of Dean E. Metter by providing funding to undergraduate and graduate students conducting field-based research in herpetology. The award is designed to encourage original investigations into the biology, ecology, natural history, functional morphology, biogeography, and evolution of amphibians and reptiles. While research may occur anywhere in the world, priority is given to projects conducted in Missouri, USA. The award supports essential research expenses and aims to foster the next generation of herpetologists through hands-on scientific inquiry.
