Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology Program
Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology Program supports primarily student researchers, funding research, conservation, education, and research travel to advance knowledge of amphibians and reptiles.
Funder: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Proposal submission) | December 15, 2025 (Published membership-dues cutoff)
Funding Amounts: $500 USD per award; 14 proposals selected annually
Summary: Supports herpetological research, conservation, education, and research travel, with a primary emphasis on student researchers.
Key Information: Past Grants in Herpetology recipients cannot receive another award; student status and SSAR membership requirements have category-specific exceptions.
Description
The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) administers this peer-reviewed program to support work advancing amphibian and reptile research, education, and conservation. Its primary emphasis is student researchers, with categories covering conservation, field and laboratory research, travel, international projects, herpetological education, and undergraduate research.
Supported work includes research on threatened species and habitats, introduced injurious species, field studies, laboratory investigations, and travel to study sites, collections, or research facilities. Education projects may develop programs in zoos, museums, parks, nature centers, or regional herpetological societies. The program values distinctive projects and work that fills gaps in knowledge. Preference may be given to applicants with limited access to other funding.
