Research Grants - American Alpine Club
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Research Grants - American Alpine Club support researchers studying mountains, crags, and climbing communities worldwide to inform climbing-area management and advance community health and sustainability.
Funder: American Alpine Club
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$5,000 per award, based on project and budget
Summary: Supports scientific research on mountain and crag environments worldwide, climbing-area management, and the health and sustainability of the climbing community.
Key Information: Applicants must be American Alpine Club members.
Description
The American Alpine Club (AAC) Research Grants support scientific endeavors in mountains and crags around the world. The program funds work that deepens understanding of the ecosystems and landscapes involved in climbing, contributes knowledge to the management of climbing environments, and improves the health and sustainability of the climbing community. Research examining relationships between climbers and alpine environments is also considered.
Supported by the Charlie Porter Climate Science Research Fund, the Arthur K Gilkey Memorial Fund, and the Bedayn Research Fund, the program evaluates proposals for scientific or technical quality and merit. Past supported research has examined glacial recession in Chilean Patagonia, elevation’s effects on climate records in Denali National Park, climate change and mountain peaks, and watermelon snow in alpine ecosystems.
