This grant supports graduate students conducting field-based research that advances the science and practice of biodiversity conservation.
Funder: Society for Conservation Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 10 awards of $1,000 each for graduate student field research expenses; annual competition.
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting fieldwork in conservation science to advance biodiversity research.
The SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards provide financial support to ten graduate student members annually whose research advances the science and practice of conserving biological diversity. The fellowship is intended to help cover essential fieldwork costs, including travel, materials, and equipment needed to complete graduate research projects that contribute to the mission of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). Selection is merit-based and considers diversity in geography, research topics, gender, and other aspects of conservation. The program is administered by the SCB Global Awards Committee.