Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research
The Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research supports student projects in arachnid taxonomy and systematics, funded by the American Arachnological Society.
Funder: American Arachnological Society
Due Dates: February 15, 2026 | February 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: $250–$1,000 per award; single-year funding; typical range $250–$1,000 (max)
Summary: Supports undergraduate and graduate student research in arachnid taxonomy and systematics, including fieldwork and museum research.
Key Information: Applicants must be student members of AAS; proposals must focus on arachnid systematics.
Description
The Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research, administered by the American Arachnological Society (AAS), provides annual grants to support student-led research projects focused on the taxonomy and systematics of any arachnid group. Funding can be used for fieldwork, museum research, specimen identification, expendable supplies, and preparation of figures or drawings for publication. The aim is to foster the next generation of arachnologists and advance scientific understanding of arachnid diversity and classification.
