The Petersen Fund
The Petersen Fund supports non-North American students with travel to attend and present at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, helping them participate in its scientific gathering.
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The Petersen Fund application deadline has been extended from November 1 to November 15, 2026.
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Extended application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $1,000 each for Annual Meeting travel (information-session amount differs)
Summary: The Petersen Fund supports non-North American students traveling to attend and present at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be current SFS members, with only one Endowment Award allowed during a degree program.
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 supports non-North American students participating in the Society’s Annual Meeting. The award is specifically for travel to attend and present at the meeting, rather than general research support.
The fund is part of SFS’s broader Endowment Awards program, which includes named funds for student research and meeting travel. SFS is an international scientific society dedicated to understanding freshwater ecosystems and their organisms. The Petersen Fund connects its commemorative purpose with support for student participation in the Society’s annual gathering.
