The Petersen Fund
Forecasted
The Petersen Fund by the Society for Freshwater Science supports non-North American students presenting freshwater research at the SFS Annual Meeting through travel awards.
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline for The Petersen Fund, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $1,000 each, awarded annually for travel to the SFS Annual Meeting
Summary: Supports non-North American students with travel awards to attend and present at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be current SFS student members and funds must be used for SFS Annual Meeting travel and presentation.
Description
The Petersen Fund, administered by the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS), provides annual travel awards to support non-North American students attending and presenting their research at the SFS Annual Meeting. Established in memory of Robert Carl Petersen, the fund aims to foster international participation and scientific exchange within the freshwater science community by reducing barriers for students outside North America.
