Dr. Albert & Ethel Ogden Geosciences Research Fellowship
Dr. Albert & Ethel Ogden Geosciences Research Fellowship supports undergraduate and graduate students’ cave and karst research to advance geosciences, encourage academic study, and share findings.
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Funder: National Speleological Society
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (January funding decision) | May 1, 2027 (June funding decision)
Funding Amounts: Total annual fellowship award amount of $1,500 or less
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate student research in cave and karst geosciences and interdisciplinary fields that demonstrably advance geosciences.
Key Information: Applicants must be currently enrolled college or university students and NSS members when submitting.
Description
The Dr. Albert & Ethel Ogden Geosciences Research Fellowship is offered by the National Speleological Society (NSS) to encourage academic study of caves and karst and support undergraduate and graduate students’ research careers. Administered through the NSS Research Advisory Committee (RAC), it supports qualified individuals or teams conducting geoscience research.
The fellowship covers geology, hydrogeology, geomorphology, geochemistry, and geophysics, as well as interdisciplinary work in geography, GIS, environmental science, or ecology that intersects with and demonstrably advances geosciences. The program emphasizes responsible research, cave conservation, and sharing research outcomes through presentations and publications. Domestic applicants receive priority consideration.
