Graduate Student Research Awards
Forecasted
The Graduate Student Research Awards from the Society of Systematic Biologists fund innovative graduate research in systematics, supporting field, lab, museum, and computational studies on biological diversity.
Funder: Society of Systematic Biologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$3,000 per award; funds may be used through the end of the recipient's studies.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in systematics, including fieldwork, lab, museum, or computational studies.
Key Information: Applicants must be SSB members and early-stage graduate students; no indirect costs allowed.
Description
The Graduate Student Research Awards, offered by the Society of Systematic Biologists (SSB), are designed to support graduate students conducting research in systematics. The awards fund a range of activities including fieldwork, laboratory research, computational studies, and visits to museum or herbarium collections. The scope of systematics is interpreted broadly, covering research both at and above the species level, and encompassing molecular, morphological, and theoretical approaches. Funding is intended to facilitate the collection of preliminary data or to enhance dissertation research, empowering students to advance innovative projects and contribute to the understanding of biological diversity.
