IDEA+ Research Scholarship
IDEA+ Research Scholarship supports graduate researchers conducting large lake research that broadens perspectives on science, management, education, communication, policy, and community.
Funder: International Association for Great Lakes Research
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to two scholarships of US $2,000 each, plus complimentary IAGLR membership
Summary: Supports graduate research that broadens perspectives on large lake science, management, education, communication, policy, and community.
Key Information: Recipients must acknowledge that they will present their supported research at IAGLR’s annual Conference on Great Lakes Research.
Description
The International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) awards the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility+ (IDEA+) Research Scholarship annually to master’s and Ph.D. students conducting research relevant to large lakes. The scholarship supports work that adds to the diversity of perspectives on large lake science, management, education, communication, policy, and community.
The program considers both research quality and the contribution of the work to the scholarship’s goals. Preference is given to individuals from historically marginalized communities. Winners are announced at IAGLR’s annual Conference on Great Lakes Research, where recipients are expected to present their supported research.
