Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy Award
Forecasted
The Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy Award funds graduate research advancing mammalian biology, with a focus on early career scientists, through the American Society of Mammalogists.
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Application deadline (projected) | March 2027: Letters of recommendation deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 (one-time award for graduate research expenses; no indirect costs or stipends)
Summary: Supports graduate student research on mammalian species, with emphasis on early career development in mammalogy.
Description
The Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy Award, administered by the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM), honors the legacy of Steve Jenkins—a noted educator and researcher in mammalian biology. This award is designed to support graduate students at North American universities whose research focuses on mammalian species, particularly in areas such as animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. The primary goal is to foster early career mammalogists and encourage innovative research that advances scientific understanding of mammals and their ecological roles.
