The Systematics Fund
Forecasted
The Systematics Fund supports scientists conducting aquatic taxonomy and systematics research, funding research expenses, publication, and meeting travel to help them carry out and communicate their work.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for the Systematics Fund are no longer being accepted following the previously listed November 1, 2026 deadline; the newly announced deadline extension does not apply to this fund.
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Three awards of $1,200 each
Summary: Supports scientists at any career stage conducting aquatic taxonomy and systematics research, including publication costs and meeting travel.
Key Information: Applicants must be current Society for Freshwater Science members.
Description
The Systematics Fund is a competitive research award offered by the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) through its Endowment Awards program. It supports aquatic taxonomy and systematics research by scientists at any career stage, rather than limiting eligibility to students or early-career researchers. The fund maintains a distinct subject focus within the Society’s broader research and travel awards.
Support extends beyond direct research expenses to publication costs and travel to the SFS Annual Meeting. Meeting travel supported by the award must involve both attendance and presentation, allowing recipients to use the fund to conduct and communicate their research.
