Tim F. Wawrzyniec Research Award
The Tim F. Wawrzyniec Research Award funds student field research in the Rockies and Colorado Plateau, with emphasis on structure, tectonics, paleomagnetism, petrology, petroleum geology, and Quaternary geomorphology.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — student proposal submission deadline (projected) | February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — advisor appraisal submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award ~$2,688; overall GSA research grants pool ~$900,000/year; single-year awards.
Summary: Supports graduate and undergraduate student field research in the Rockies and Colorado Plateau, prioritizing structure, tectonics, paleomagnetism, petrology, petroleum geology, and Quaternary geomorphology.
Description
The Tim F. Wawrzyniec Research Award, administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA), provides funding for graduate and undergraduate students conducting field-based research in the Rocky Mountains and Colorado Plateau. Preference is given to projects focusing on structure, tectonics, paleomagnetism, petrology, petroleum geology, and Quaternary geomorphology. This award is part of GSA's suite of specialized student research grants and aims to foster hands-on geological research in these significant regions.
