The Herpetologists’ League Graduate Research Award (HLGRA)
Forecasted
The Herpetologists’ League Graduate Research Award honors top graduate student research in herpetology with recognition at JMIH and opportunities for publication.
Funder: Herpetologists' League
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Abstract submission deadline for JMIH (indicates desire to compete for the HLGRA) (projected)
Funding Amounts: $750 for the top-ranked presentation; possible $250 for second place; two years HL membership and publication opportunity
Summary: Recognizes and rewards outstanding graduate research in herpetology, selecting top students for oral presentation competition at JMIH.
Description
The Herpetologists’ League Graduate Research Award (HLGRA) honors exceptional graduate research in herpetology, specifically targeting M.S. and Ph.D. students who have completed or are nearing completion of their thesis or dissertation. The award is designed to highlight research that is conceptually grounded, well-organized, and refined through critical feedback and practice. Up to ten finalists are selected annually to present their work at the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (JMIH), with winners receiving cash prizes, professional recognition, and opportunities for publication in leading herpetological journals.
