David M. Dolan Scholarship
David M. Dolan Scholarship supports graduate researchers using statistics, modeling, data analysis, or quantitative decision support to advance understanding and management of Great Lakes ecosystems.
Funder: International Association for Great Lakes Research
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One US $3,000 scholarship plus complimentary IAGLR membership; number and value depend on available funds
Summary: Supports graduate research using statistics, modeling, data analysis, or quantitative decision support to advance understanding and management of Great Lakes ecosystems.
Key Information: Recipients must acknowledge that they will present their supported research at IAGLR’s annual Conference on Great Lakes Research.
Description
The David M. Dolan Scholarship is administered by the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) through its Awards Committee. It supports master’s and Ph.D. students pursuing a future in applied environmental statistics and modeling pertaining to the Great Lakes. Eligible research uses statistics, mathematical modeling, data analysis, and/or quantitative decision support to advance understanding and management of Great Lakes ecosystems.
The scholarship emphasizes current research in the spirit of Dr. Dolan’s work, using quantitative and applied tools focused on these ecosystems. Applications are assessed for academic excellence, scientific merit, presentation, originality, and relevance to the scholarship’s goals. The recipient is announced at IAGLR’s annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, where recipients are expected to present their supported research.
