Robert D. Hatcher Research Award
The Robert D. Hatcher Research Award funds graduate student field-based earth sciences research and geologic mapping, with preference for Appalachian orogeny studies but open to all regions.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (student proposals) | February 2027 (advisor appraisals)
Funding Amounts: Annual award; typical GSA graduate student research grants average ~$2,688; specialized award amounts may vary.
Summary: Supports graduate student field-based research and geologic mapping in earth sciences, with preference for Appalachian orogeny studies but open to all regions.
Description
The Robert D. Hatcher Research Award, administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA), provides annual funding to outstanding graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D.) in earth sciences for field-based research and geologic mapping. While preference is given to projects related to the Appalachian orogeny, research in other geologic regions is also eligible. The award is intended to support the research component of a student's master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
