Lipman Research Award
The Lipman Research Award supports graduate student research in volcanology and petrology through the Geological Society of America's MGPV Division.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Student proposal deadline | February 2027: Advisor appraisal deadline
Funding Amounts: Award typically supplements GSA graduate research grants; average GSA grant ~$2,688 (2025 data); Lipman amount varies.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in volcanology and petrology through the GSA MGPV Division.
Key Information: Applicants must apply via the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program and indicate their field for consideration.
Description
The Lipman Research Award, administered by the Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology (MGPV) Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA), promotes and supports graduate student research in volcanology and petrology. Established in 1993 and funded by the Howard and Jean Lipman Foundation, the award is given to proposals that demonstrate strong potential for advancing research in these fields. Recipients are selected from the pool of GSA Graduate Student Research Grant applicants whose research aligns with volcanology or petrology.
