AAG Research Grants

AAG Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association of Geographers
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Summary

The AAG Research Grants, offered by the American Association of Geographers, provide small funding opportunities for research and fieldwork. These grants support direct research expenses, with a maximum award of $500 per recipient. Eligibility is limited to AAG members with at least two years of membership. However, funds cannot be used for salary or overhead costs, and awards are not granted for dissertation research or if proposals are deemed unsuitable.

Overview

Background The American Association of Geographers (AAG) brings together members of the global geographic community We provide students, educators, practitioners, and partners with the resources they need to enter the field, develop their careers, and form professional friendships that can last a lifetime. Through annual and ongoing programs, events, and meetings, we aim to create a space in which all geographers—wherever they come from—will know they are valued, heard, and welcomed. By taking care of our community we ensure the health and vitality of the geographic discipline as it evolves to meet the challenges faced in today’s world. We are currently working from a strategic plan that advances the objectives of the AAG long-range plan (2015–2025), focused on three strategic core areas — geography as a discipline, world-class membership services, and strengthening AAG as a society. AAG Research Grants The AAG provides small grants to support research and fieldwork. Grants can be used only for direct expenses of research; salary and overhead costs are not allowed. The selection committee will not approve an award larger than $500 for any single recipient. The committee will not approve awards for masters or doctoral dissertation research. No awards are made if funds are insufficient or if proposals are not suitable.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You are eligible to apply if you have been an AAG member for at least two years (not necessarily consecutive) at the time you submit your application. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. You are eligible to apply if you have been an AAG member for at least two years at the time you submit your application

Ineligibility

Grants cannot be used for salary and overhead costs.The committee will not approve awards for masters or doctoral dissertation research. No awards are made if funds are insufficient or if proposals are not suitable.