William B. & Dorothy Heroy Research Grant
The William B. & Dorothy Heroy Research Grant supports graduate students conducting original research in any geoscience field as part of the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — student proposal deadline (projected) | February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — advisor appraisal deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Average award ~$2,688; total annual pool ~$900,000 (all GSA graduate grants); typical duration: 1 year
Summary: Supports original graduate student research in any area of geoscience through the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program.
Description
The William B. & Dorothy Heroy Research Grant is a named award within the Geological Society of America (GSA) Graduate Student Research Grant Program. It is designed to support graduate students pursuing original research projects in any geoscience field. The grant aims to foster advancements and new knowledge in geosciences, while also promoting professional development for emerging researchers. Applicants interested in this award request consideration when submitting their application to the main GSA Graduate Student Research Grant competition.
