Michael J. Fitzgerald Student Mapping Course
Forecasted
The Michael J. Fitzgerald Student Mapping Course by the Society of Economic Geologists offers advanced geology students a week-long, hands-on field training in economic geology and mineral deposit mapping.
Funder: Society of Economic Geologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: SEG covers most transportation and lodging; up to 75% of round-trip airfare; participant pays $195 registration fee and some travel-related costs.
Summary: Week-long, expert-led field mapping course for advanced students and recent graduates in geology, focused on practical field skills in economic geology.
Key Information: Selection is highly competitive and limited to ~16 participants per course.
Description
The Michael J. Fitzgerald Student Mapping Course, administered by the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG), offers upper-division undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates an immersive, week-long field mapping experience. Participants gain hands-on skills in economic geology under the guidance of senior SEG members with regional expertise. The course emphasizes practical fieldwork, professional growth, and networking, culminating in a Certificate of Completion for those who successfully finish the program. SEG provides substantial funding to subsidize course costs, making this a unique opportunity for students seeking advanced field training in mineral deposit geology.
