Everett Lindsay Award
Supports graduate research on mammalian evolution, emphasizing fossils, deposits, and innovative paleomammalogy methods to advance understanding of mammalian history.
Funder: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,600 (typical award; one-time payment)
Summary: Supports creative graduate student research on mammalian evolution, focusing on fossils, deposits, and innovative paleomammalogy methods.
Key Information: Current SVP graduate student membership required; cannot apply for certain other SVP awards in the same year.
Description
The Everett Lindsay Paleomammalogy Award is designed to fund field or laboratory research into the evolution of mammals. The award supports studies focusing on mammalian fossils, the deposits in which they are found, and encourages novel research in anatomy, function, chronology, paleoenvironments, paleoecology, and modeling. The central aim is to advance the understanding of mammalian evolution, reflecting the research interests of Professor Everett H. Lindsay. The award is intended primarily for graduate students, fostering creative and relevant research projects.
