Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research
Forecasted
The Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research supports student research in arachnid taxonomy and systematics, enabling fieldwork, museum studies, and scientific illustration through the American Arachnological Society.
Funder: American Arachnological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: $250–$1,000 per award; single-year funding; typical range $250–$1,000.
Summary: Supports undergraduate or graduate student members conducting research on arachnid taxonomy or systematics, including fieldwork, museum research, and related activities.
Description
The Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research is an annual grant administered by the American Arachnological Society (AAS) to support undergraduate and graduate student members pursuing research in the taxonomy or systematics of any arachnid group. The fund provides resources for essential research activities such as fieldwork, museum-based studies (including travel), expendable supplies, specimen identification, and the preparation of publication-quality figures and drawings. The program aims to foster the next generation of arachnologists and advance scientific understanding of arachnid diversity.
