ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter: Research Grants

ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter: Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Cetacean Society
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay Chapter offers research grants to support marine biologists and advanced degree students in Northern California. These grants aim to enhance understanding and protection of cetaceans and their habitats, especially in the context of human impact and climate change. Eligible applicants can find more details and apply through the provided link. Awards include the Christine Fitzsimmons, Isidore Szczepaniak, and Jonathan Stern Cetacean Research Grants.

Overview

Our research grant awards program sets us apart from other nonprofits. Now more than ever, scientists and students need help funding research that is critical to our ability to better understand cetaceans and the impacts of human activities and climate change on their populations and habitats. The American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay Chapter is proud to be able to support important research through grants funded by your generous donations. If you are a marine biologist or advanced degree student in the Northern California region, and you are involved in research of cetaceans that will further our knowledge and help protect them and their habitat, we invite you to apply for a grant from the American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay Chapter. To apply, please complete and submit an application here. Within two weeks of submission of your application, we will respond with an acknowledgment and more information about the grant award process and timeline. Awards given through our research grant awards program, include the: Christine Fitzsimmons Cetacean Research GrantIsidore Szczepaniak Cetacean Research GrantJonathan Stern Cetacean Research Grant

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You are a marine biologist or advanced degree student in the Northern California region, and you are involved in research of cetaceans that will further our knowledge and help protect them and their habitat.