Lincoln S. and Sarah W. Hollister Graduate Student Research Award
Supports graduate field research using metamorphic petrology tools and advanced analytical methods to study continental crust formation.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (student proposal) | February 2027 (advisor appraisal)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant ~$2,700; award may supplement general GSA research grants; single-year funding.
Summary: Supports graduate student field-based research using metamorphic petrology tools to study continental crust formation.
Key Information: This is a specialized award under the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program, administered by the MGPV Division.
Description
This award supports graduate students conducting field-based research for theses or dissertations that utilize metamorphic petrology tools to investigate the formation of continental crust. Administered by the Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology (MGPV) Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA), the award encourages the use of advanced analytical methods such as phase equilibria, electron microprobe, SEM/EDS, radiometric analysis, ductile deformation studies, fluid inclusion analysis, trace element analysis, and crustal seismology. The program is designed to enhance recipients' ability to conduct research in remote locations and promote safe research practices.
