Ronald E. Seavoy Student Field Trip Program
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The Ronald E. Seavoy Student Field Trip Program from the Society of Economic Geologists funds immersive, expert-led field trips for students to major mining districts worldwide to advance economic geology training.
Funder: Society of Economic Geologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline) | April 2027 (reference appraisal deadline) | April 2027 (mentor letter of interest & CV deadline)
Funding Amounts: Most transportation and lodging costs subsidized for selected students; no direct cash award.
Summary: Supports student participation in SEG-organized, expert-led field trips to major mining districts worldwide.
Key Information: Highly competitive and oversubscribed; only students who have not previously attended are eligible.
Description
The Ronald E. Seavoy Student Field Trip Program, managed by the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG), provides funding to enable student participation in immersive, expert-led field trips to prominent mining districts around the world. Each trip is organized and guided by senior SEG members with recognized expertise in the geology of the visited regions. Participants gain hands-on experience with geological features, mining operations, and industry professionals, deepening their understanding of economic geology. The program aims to ensure broad geographic representation and accessibility by subsidizing the majority of transportation and lodging costs for selected students. Participation is highly competitive and the trips are consistently oversubscribed.
