The Simpson Fund
Forecasted
The Simpson Fund from the Society for Freshwater Science supports student research on practical, applied topics in freshwater science, including management, conservation, and water quality.
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline for SFS Endowment Awards – Simpson Fund, projected)
Funding Amounts: One award of $1,000; single-year funding; supports research, publication, or travel costs.
Summary: Supports student research on applied aquatic topics with emphasis on practical contributions to freshwater science.
Description
The Simpson Fund, administered by the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS), provides an annual research award to support student research focused on applied aquatic topics. This fund honors Karl W. Simpson and aims to facilitate research that addresses practical aspects of freshwater science, such as management, conservation, restoration, water quality, or other real-world applications. The award can be used for research expenses, publication costs, or travel to present research at the SFS Annual Meeting, provided the travel is connected to the supported project.
