The Ian S.E. Carmichael Research Award funds graduate research advancing scientific knowledge in igneous petrology and volcanology, administered by GSA's MGPV Division.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Student proposal deadline | February 2027: Advisor appraisal deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical GSA graduate research grants average ~$2,688; award amounts may vary and may be in addition to general GSA research grants.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in igneous petrology and volcanology through the GSA MGPV Division.
The Ian S.E. Carmichael Research Award is designed to support graduate student research and related activities in the specialized fields of igneous petrology and volcanology. Administered by the Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology (MGPV) Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA), this award aims to foster innovation and advance scientific understanding in these disciplines. Recipients are selected based on proposals submitted through the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program.