Grants-in-Aid - AAPG Foundation
AAPG Foundation’s Grants-in-Aid supports graduate students’ thesis research on petroleum, energy-mineral resources, and related environmental geology to advance research in these areas.
This grant was recently updated
The 2027 Grants-in-Aid application is now available, replacing an unavailable-category notice, with a deadline of December 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Endorsements are due December 21, 2026; two are required for consideration.
Funder: AAPG Foundation
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Applications open) | December 14, 2026 (Deadline; may close earlier at 150 applications)
Funding Amounts: $500–$3,000 for thesis-related research expenses
Summary: Supports graduate thesis research on petroleum and energy-mineral resources and related environmental geology issues.
Key Information: Two endorsements are required, from the project supervisor and department chair.
Description
The AAPG Foundation’s Grants-in-Aid program provides financial assistance to graduate students whose thesis research applies to the search for and development of petroleum and energy-mineral resources, or to related environmental geology issues. It supports M.S. and Ph.D. research advancing petroleum geology, energy minerals, and environmental geoscience.
The program helps make thesis research possible by covering direct research expenses, such as field work and laboratory analyses, rather than general academic or living costs. Awards are based on merit and, in part, the applicant’s financial needs. The Grants-in-Aid Committee evaluates scientific merit, alignment with program objectives, financial merit, the student’s background, and faculty endorsement.
