Research Grants - National Speleological Society
Research Grants from the National Speleological Society support individuals and teams conducting cave-related research across sciences and humanities to produce new insights for peer-reviewed publication.
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Funder: National Speleological Society
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals) | At least one month before January and June funding decisions
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500; average awards of $500–$1,000 for one year
Summary: Supports individuals and teams conducting cave-related research across the sciences and humanities, with potential for peer-reviewed publication.
Key Information: Applicants must be NSS members when submitting their proposals.
Description
The National Speleological Society (NSS) Research Grants support qualified individuals and teams investigating cave-related subjects. Eligible fields include natural sciences such as cave biology, geology, paleontology, and hydrology; social sciences such as archaeology; and humanities such as speleological history. Interdisciplinary proposals are also welcome.
The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) evaluates proposals and makes funding decisions, emphasizing the potential to generate new information and insights suitable for submission to peer-reviewed publications. The program places research within a framework of academic integrity and cave conservation. Researchers may publish their results in an outlet of their choosing, while NSS may publicize abstracts of funded proposals through its publications and electronic outlets.
