Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, & Volcanology Graduate Student Research Grants
Supports graduate student research advancing science in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, volcanology, geothermal studies, and economic geology through GSA's MGPV Division.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (student proposal) | February 2027 (advisor appraisal)
Funding Amounts: Average grant ~$2,700; total annual funding ~$900,000 (all GSA graduate research grants); 1-year awards
Summary: Supports graduate student research in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, volcanology, geothermal studies, and economic geology.
Description
The Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, & Volcanology (MGPV) Graduate Student Research Grants are administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA) through its MGPV Division. These grants are designed to encourage and support innovative graduate student research in the fields of mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, volcanology, geothermal studies, and economic geology. Funding is awarded to proposals that advance scientific understanding in these specialized areas of earth sciences.
