Forrest Shreve Student Research Fund for Research in the Hot Deserts of North America
Forecasted
The Forrest Shreve Student Research Fund from the Ecological Society of America supports student ecological research in North America's hot deserts, emphasizing innovative studies on desert ecosystems.
Funder: Ecological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application/submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$2,000 per award; annual competition
Summary: Supports student-led ecological research in the Sonoran, Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Vizcaino deserts of North America.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled students and ESA members; self-nomination is permitted.
Description
This grant supports graduate and undergraduate students conducting ecological research in the hot deserts of North America, specifically the Sonoran, Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Vizcaino deserts. The fund aims to advance understanding of ecological patterns and processes unique to these environments and their organisms. Projects should be innovative, well-designed, and clearly ecological in focus, contributing valuable insights to desert ecology.
