Richard Estes Memorial Grant
This grant funds graduate research on the systematics, morphology, biogeography, and paleoecology of nonmammalian vertebrates, encouraging innovative, field-based paleontological studies.
Funder: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,200 (2026 amount; single award, annual)
Summary: Supports graduate student research in nonmammalian vertebrate paleontology, focusing on systematics, morphology, biogeography, and paleoecology.
Description
This grant enhances graduate student research in nonmammalian (non-synapsid/Pan-Mammalian) vertebrate paleontology, with a particular focus on projects emphasizing systematics, morphology, biogeography, and paleoecology. The review panel especially encourages proposals involving one-off field-based activities. The award is presented annually at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) meeting and aims to foster innovative research in the field.
