The Paleontological Society
duckbill skull
Photo courtesy of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

PS Student Research Grants

THE PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Invites applications from student members for a limited number of $750 grants to support research in any field or aspect of paleontology

Deadline February 25, 2009

Who may apply?

  • Undergraduate and graduate student members of the Paleontological Society conducting research on any aspect of paleontology.

How to apply:

Please note: Revised guidelines in effect as of Dec 10, 2008.

  • All applications and letters of support will be accepted electronically by e-mail submission to powell@juniata.edu. Please include the applicant's last name in the subject line of all items submitted by email. PDF attachments are preferred but MS Word-compatible documents will also be accepted.
  • Complete the application form <Click here for Application Form>, downloaded from this site and attach a one page description of your project. Please use a 12-point font and 1 inch margins. For additional instructions, please see the application form.
  • A letter of support from your research supervisor should be sent by email to powell@juniata.edu
  • Application materials must be received at powell@juniata.edu by midnight (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. An email message of confirmation will be sent to all applicants.
  • The applicant is responsible for following university or federal guidelines and laws concerning the use of radioisotopes, radiation, human subjects, vertebrate animals, etc. The applicant must ensure that the proposed project is logistically feasible (e.g., verify outcrop access) before submitting the proposal. The applicant is also responsible for obtaining any permits that may be necessary for field collecting.
  • If the applicant is joining the Paleontological Society at the time of submission of the grant application, the membership application and payment must be sent separately to the address printed on the membership application form. Alternatively, join the Society on-line using the link provided on the Society's homepage at http://www.paleosoc.org/