Deadline3 Feb. 2020, 5:00 p.m. (MST) for student application; 5 Feb. 2020, 5:00 p.m. (MST) for advisor appraisal
Award amountAvg. grant = $2,044; ~$2,688 average grant; Range = $500 - $2,500; Up to $2,500 requested; Average grant of ~$2,688; Up to US$3,000 per award; ~$2,688 (average grant in 2025); Up to $5,000 for Jack Kleinman Memorial Award
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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Graduate Student Research Grants
Information on the Geological Society of America's Graduate Student Research Grants, including eligibility, deadlines, application process, and contact details.
Must be a GSA member.; Enrolled in a North American or Central American university/college in an earth science graduate program.; Research focus in geological sciences.; May receive a total of two GSA graduate student grants.
Requirements
One appraisal from the primary advisor is required.; Advisors submit appraisal forms electronically.; Progress report required by 1 February of the following year.; Provide SSN or TIN for tax purposes.
Application materials
Application Worksheet; Research Grant Instructions; Research Grant Policies and Procedures; Appraisal Forms; Progress Report Form
How to apply
Submit application and appraisal forms electronically.; Indicate interest in specialized awards on application.
Important dates
2026 applications open: 1 December; 2026 application deadline: 18 February; Appraisal forms due: 25 February; Results reported: late May/early June; Grants paid out: July
Documents
Complete Policies and Procedures (PDF); Instructions (PDF); Application Worksheet (Word format); Progress Report Form (JotForm); Appraisal Worksheet
Contact
researchgrants@geosociety.org; +1-303-357-1000
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