Funder: Society of Economic Geologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application) | February 2027 (Reference appraisal)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 (USD/CAD) for one year
Summary: Supports student research in geology, geochemistry, and geophysics applicable to economic geology.
Key Information: Projects extending beyond the second M.Sc. year or third Ph.D. year are not funded.
Description
The Society of Economic Geologists Foundation (SEGF) and SEG Canada Foundation (SEGCF) award Student Research Grants to support research expenses in economic geology. The program funds research leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees, as well as exceptional B.Sc. Honors projects or their equivalent. Its named funds support a range of field-based, laboratory, and exploration-related investigations, with some funds serving particular regions or research topics.
The program favors field studies that improve documentation of inadequately described ore deposits and mining districts. Research addressing fundamental questions of ore genesis is also favored when based on new field data and observations. Laboratory studies may qualify when they improve understanding of mineral deposits or practical exploration procedures. The Newmont Corporation Student Grant specifically supports worldwide research on gold deposits, emphasizing fieldwork and directly related laboratory work.
