Edward C. Raney Fund Award
Edward C. Raney Fund Award supports student ichthyologists’ museum or laboratory study, travel, and fieldwork to advance their professional careers and contributions to the science of ichthyology.
Funder: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
Due Dates: April 30, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (Application and recommendation letter)
Funding Amounts: Typically $400–$1,000 per award
Summary: Supports student ichthyologists’ research and professional development through museum or laboratory study, travel, fieldwork, and related activities.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASIH members and should be pursuing an advanced degree; exceptional developmental-stage applicants may be considered.
Description
The Edward C. Raney Fund Award is an annual award administered by the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) through its Raney Fund for Ichthyology. It supports student ichthyologists undertaking museum or laboratory study, travel, fieldwork, or other activities that advance their professional careers and contributions to the science of ichthyology. Awards are based on both merit and need.
The award honors Edward C. Raney (1909–1984), a Cornell University faculty member and former ASIH Secretary and President. Raney’s work included fish systematics, behavior, ecology, and aquatic environmental problems, with particular expertise in fishes of the eastern United States.
