SICB Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR)
The SICB GIAR program offers graduate students funding for innovative research projects in integrative and comparative biology, focusing on direct research costs and scientific advancement.
Funder: Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Due Dates: October 24, 2026 (Annual GIAR application deadline) | October 24, 2025 (Previous deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical award up to $1,000; 25–35 awards annually for a total of ~$30,000.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in integrative and comparative biology by providing supplemental funds for direct research costs.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one SICB student award (GIAR or FGST) per cycle; previous recipients are not eligible.
Description
The SICB Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program provides supplemental funding to graduate students conducting research in integrative and comparative biology. Established to help cover direct research expenses—including supplies, consumables, and certain equipment—the GIAR aims to support innovative and feasible projects that advance broader biological questions. Applications are evaluated for clarity, creativity, feasibility, and alignment with SICB’s mission. Awarded funds must be used directly for the proposed research, and recipients receive feedback on their applications.
