Student Research Awards
The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology’s Student Research Awards fund outstanding graduate research in integrative and comparative biology, supporting innovative projects and travel for fieldwork.
Funder: Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Due Dates: October 24, 2026 (GIAR full application) | October 24, 2026 (FGST full application)
Funding Amounts: GIAR: up to $1,000 per award (25–35 awards/year, ~$30,000 total) | FGST: up to $2,000 per award (3–4 awards/year)
Summary: Annual awards supporting graduate student research and travel in integrative and comparative biology, including special named recognitions.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one program (GIAR or FGST) per cycle; prior recipients are not eligible.
Description
The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) offers annual Student Research Awards to recognize and support outstanding graduate student research in integrative and comparative biology. These awards are distributed through two main programs: the Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) and the Fellowship for Graduate Student Travel (FGST). Special Named Student Research Awards are also given to top applicants, honoring the legacy of influential figures in the field. Awards are competitive and reviewed by the SICB Student Support Committee.
