Mineralogy & Petrology Grant
Forecasted
The Mineralogy & Petrology Grant from the Mineralogical Society of America funds innovative student research advancing science in mineralogy and petrology.
Funder: Mineralogical Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to two graduate awards of $5,000 each and one undergraduate award of $2,000; one-year duration; research expenses only.
Summary: Supports innovative student research in mineralogy and petrology, emphasizing scientific merit and impactful inquiry.
Key Information: Applicants must be MSA members and more than one year from degree completion.
Description
The Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) offers this annual grant to support high-quality, innovative research by graduate and undergraduate students in the fields of mineralogy and petrology. Funded by an endowment contributed by MSA members, the grant aims to foster significant scientific advances by encouraging students to address important problems in these disciplines through well-designed research projects. Proposals are evaluated on clarity, originality, scientific value, and the overall quality of the research plan, with the goal of supporting impactful student-led research that advances the mineralogical and petrological sciences.
