Patton Award
Forecasted
The Patton Award funds graduate student research using museum collections to advance the study and curation of mammalian diversity, offered by the American Society of Mammalogists.
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | March 2027 (Reference letters)
Funding Amounts: One award of $6,000; typically supports 1 graduate student project per year.
Summary: Supports graduate student research using museum collections to advance the study of mammalian diversity.
Description
The Patton Award, established by the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM), honors James L. Patton’s legacy by supporting museum-based research conducted by graduate student members. This competitive fellowship is intended to facilitate the direct use of museum specimens to advance the study of mammalian diversity and evolution. The award encourages both traditional and innovative approaches to leveraging museum collections, with an emphasis on projects that contribute to the development, curation, and digitization of natural history specimens and their associated data. Funding can be used for travel to collections, analytical or equipment costs, and fieldwork that enhances collections.
