Grants-in-Aid of Research
The Phycological Society of America's Grants-in-Aid of Research funds innovative graduate and postdoctoral research in all areas of phycology, supporting direct research expenses to advance algal science.
Funder: Phycological Society of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application) | November 8, 2026 (Recommendations)
Funding Amounts: Total pool ~$17,500/year; Graduate max $2,000; Postdoc max $5,000 (max 3 postdoc awards/year, only one >$2,500); typical award ~$1,200–$1,700.
Summary: Supports graduate and postdoctoral research in any area of phycology through small grants for research expenses.
Key Information: Applicants must be current PSA members; no more than two awards per individual during student/postdoc career.
Description
The Phycological Society of America's Grants-in-Aid of Research program provides competitive funding to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for research projects in any area of phycology (the study of algae). The program aims to support innovative research that would otherwise be difficult to accomplish, with the goal of advancing knowledge and fostering the next generation of phycologists. Funds are intended to cover direct research expenses, including critical techniques courses not available at the home institution, but not stipends or indirect costs.
