Graduate Student Conservation Research Award
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Graduate Student Conservation Research Award supports graduate students’ research on biodiversity, threatened species and ecosystems, and conservation planning or restoration to advance conservation knowledge and action.
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The application link now directs applicants to the SFS nominations and applications page instead of the dedicated Graduate Student Conservation Research Award application page.
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $1,200 award annually
Summary: Supports graduate student research advancing biodiversity conservation, threatened species and ecosystems, and conservation planning or restoration.
Key Information: Applicants must be SFS student members both when applying and in the award year.
Description
The Graduate Student Conservation Research Award supports graduate student research that advances knowledge and action for the conservation of species, ecosystems, and biodiversity. The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) funds the award through its Conservation Fund, with administration by the Conservation and Environmental Issues Committee. One competitive award is made each year based on the scientific merit of a research proposal.
Proposals must address at least one of four priorities: understanding endangered or threatened species or ecosystems, advancing biodiversity conservation, developing an aquatic conservation plan, or supporting conservation or restoration. The program encompasses both research that builds conservation knowledge and projects directed toward planning or implementation. Projects may already be underway or begin upon receipt of the award.
