Dee Saunders Dundee Memorial Research Grant – Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity
Forecasted
The Dee Saunders Dundee Memorial Research Grant supports underrepresented undergraduates in the US to conduct mentored, independent summer research in malacology, funded by the American Malacological Society.
Funder: American Malacological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,500 total per award (includes $4,000 stipend, ~$750 research expenses, ~$750 conference travel); one award per year
Summary: Supports underrepresented undergraduate students in the US to conduct mentored, independent summer research in malacology, with funding for research, travel, and publication.
Key Information: Applicants must be current AMS members, US citizens/permanent residents/DACA recipients, and not graduating before completing the research.
Description
This award, established in memory of Dolores “Dee” Dundee, is intended to advance diversity and early-career development in malacology by supporting undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups. The grant provides paid summer research opportunities for students to conduct independent projects in malacology under faculty mentorship. Funding covers a stipend, research expenses, attendance at the annual American Malacological Society (AMS) meeting, and publication support, aiming to foster the next generation of malacologists through hands-on experience, presentation, and publication.
