Helen and Frederick Gaige Fund Awards
Forecasted
The Helen and Frederick Gaige Fund Awards support student-led research in herpetology, fostering innovative scientific projects through the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.
Funder: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application and letters of recommendation deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $400–$1,000; single-year; multiple awards annually
Summary: Supports student herpetologists with research grants for projects advancing the science of herpetology.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASIH members enrolled in an advanced degree program.
Description
The Helen and Frederick Gaige Fund Awards, administered by the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH), provide annual research support to student herpetologists. The awards honor the Gaiges’ legacy of mentorship and scientific inquiry and are intended to foster professional development through museum or laboratory research, fieldwork, or other activities that contribute meaningfully to herpetology. The program encourages innovative research that integrates specific questions within a broader biological context.
