The Systematics Fund
Forecasted
The Systematics Fund from the Society for Freshwater Science supports research in aquatic taxonomy and systematics, including studies on freshwater organism classification and evolutionary relationships.
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $1,000 each; one-time funding per award cycle.
Summary: Supports research in aquatic taxonomy and systematics for scientists at any career stage, including research expenses, publication costs, or travel to present at the SFS Annual Meeting.
Description
The Systematics Fund, administered by the Society for Freshwater Science (SFS), is a competitive research award designed to advance the understanding of aquatic biodiversity. The fund specifically supports research in aquatic taxonomy and systematics, including taxonomic revisions, phylogenetic studies, and other projects focused on freshwater organisms. Unique among SFS endowment programs, this award is open to scientists at any career stage—not only students or early-career researchers. Funding can be used for research costs, publication expenses, or travel related to presenting research at the SFS Annual Meeting.
