SVP Futures Award
The SVP Futures Award funds summer research in vertebrate paleontology for underrepresented undergraduates, fostering leadership, mentorship, and diversity in the field.
Funder: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; one award per cycle; funds must be used within two years.
Summary: Supports summer research projects in vertebrate paleontology for underrepresented undergraduate students, fostering diversity and mentorship in the field.
Key Information: For undergraduates from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups; applicants must not graduate before the research project is conducted.
Description
The SVP Futures Award is designed to support summer research experiences for undergraduate students from underrepresented minority backgrounds in vertebrate paleontology. The award aims to address the lack of diversity in the field by providing funding for independent research projects during academic breaks. Recipients are expected to take an active leadership role in their projects and present their findings at the SVP annual meeting. If applicants do not have a research mentor, they may be matched with one by the award panel. The program seeks to foster increased access, mentorship, and visibility for underrepresented groups within the vertebrate paleontology community.
