Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates: October 12, 2026 (Applications open) | October 19, 2026 (Applicant webinar) | November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $1,000 each for Annual Meeting travel
Summary: The Petersen Fund supports non-North American students traveling to attend and present at the SFS Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be current Society for Freshwater Science members.
Description
The Petersen Fund is a competitive Endowment Award administered by the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS). Established in memory of Robert (Bob) Carl Petersen, it provides travel support for non-North American students to participate in the Society’s Annual Meeting.
The fund supports both attendance and presentation at the meeting, rather than a separate research project. It is part of the Society’s broader Endowment Awards program, which supports research and travel among its members. The Petersen Fund’s specific focus is helping students from outside North America take part in the Society’s annual gathering.
