Norman Newell Early Career Grant Program
The Norman Newell Early Career Grant Program funds innovative early career paleontologists for research that broadens the field beyond traditional approaches, offered by The Paleontological Society.
Funder: The Paleontological Society
Due Dates: February 1, 2027: Full application deadline | February 1, 2027: Letters of recommendation deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to six grants of $5,000 each per year; awards are for one year and made to individuals, not institutions.
Summary: Supports innovative early career paleontologists worldwide for research advancing the field beyond traditional morphology, taxonomy, and biostratigraphy.
Key Information: Applicants must be within five years post-PhD and members of the Paleontological Society; only one early career grant application per year allowed.
Description
The Norman Newell Early Career Grant Program, administered by The Paleontological Society, is designed to support early career paleontologists conducting innovative research that expands the boundaries of the field. The grant honors Dr. Norman Newell, a pioneer in integrative paleontology, and prioritizes projects in areas such as paleoecology, evolutionary studies, and sedimentary geology—distinct from traditional morphology, taxonomy, and biostratigraphy. The program aims to foster new research directions and broaden the impact of early career scientists globally.
