John T. Dillon Alaska Research Award
This grant funds graduate research on Alaska’s structural geology and geochronology, supporting innovative studies that advance understanding of the region’s geological history.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Graduate Student Research Grant student proposal) | February 2027 (advisor appraisal)
Funding Amounts: Typical award ~$2,688; part of ~$900,000 distributed annually to ~350 graduate students
Summary: Supports graduate student research on Alaska’s structural geology and geochronology, commemorating Dr. John T. Dillon.
Description
This award supports graduate student research focused on the structural and tectonic development of Alaska and studies that use geochronology (paleontologic or radiometric) to provide new age controls for significant rock units in Alaska. It honors Dr. John T. Dillon’s legacy in radiometric age-dating and encourages innovative, field-based geological research that advances the understanding of Alaska’s geologic history. The award is administered as a named grant within the Geological Society of America (GSA) Graduate Student Research Grant Program.
