Harold T. Stearns Fellowship Award
The Harold T. Stearns Fellowship Award funds student research that advances geological knowledge of the Pacific Islands and the circum-Pacific region.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Student proposal deadline | February 2027: Advisor appraisal deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical award ~$2,700; one-time grant; part of GSA’s annual ~$900,000 research grant pool.
Summary: Supports student research on geological aspects of the Pacific Islands and circum-Pacific region.
Description
The Harold T. Stearns Fellowship Award, established in 1973, is administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA) to support student research focused on the geology of the Pacific Islands and circum-Pacific region. This specialized grant is part of the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant program and aims to encourage geologic investigations that advance understanding of these regions. The award is intended for students pursuing research projects relevant to any geologic aspect of the Pacific Islands or the circum-Pacific area.
