Grants-in-Aid of Research Program

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DeadlineMarch 15 and October 1

Award amount$2,500 honorarium

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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100 Years of GIAR

Milestones and impact of the Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program since 1922, highlighting student experiences and scientific achievement.

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Award amount

$1,000 average student grant

Important dates

1922: Launch of Sigma Xi grants program; 1932: "Grants in Aid of Research" name established; 1936: Semi-Centennial Fund created; 1968: Harlow Shapley Fund created; 1984: National Academy of Sciences astronomy and vision research grants established; 2019: Climate Science research category added

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Phone: 800-243-6534 or 919-549-4691; Fax: 919-549-0090

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