Latin American Student Field Research Award
The Latin American Student Field Research Award funds graduate student field research on mammals in Latin America, supporting studies in ecology, conservation, and related disciplines.
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Due Dates: March 1, 2027 (Annual submission deadline — all materials must be received by March 1)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $1,500–$2,250 per recipient; 6 awards given in 2024; amount and number of awards may vary annually.
Summary: Supports graduate students who are citizens of Latin American countries in conducting field research on mammals in Latin America across diverse subfields.
Description
This annual award, administered by the Latin American Fellowship Committee of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM), aims to advance mammalogy in Latin America by funding graduate students who are citizens of Latin American countries (excluding Puerto Rico) and are currently enrolled in graduate programs. The award supports field-based research on mammals, with eligible projects spanning natural history, conservation, ecology, systematics, wildlife biology, biogeography, and behavior. All these research areas are valued equally in the selection process. The committee, comprised of experts with extensive field experience, reviews applications to foster high-quality, field-oriented investigations that contribute to the understanding and preservation of mammalian diversity in Latin America.
