How much funding does Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research Grant provide?

Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research Grant provides Up to US $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research Grant?

Eligible applicants: Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students.

Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research Grant

Natural Reserve System- University of California

Foundation Grants for Science Research Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students
Students who have applied in the past and been unsuccessful are encouraged to revise and resubmit their proposals.

Other requirements

Funds must be used to support field research beginning in 2026.
Past awardees are also eligible to re-apply for additional support.
Awards will be granted to UC Berkeley students in any major or department who are:Undergraduates with an expected graduation date of Spring 2026Baccalaureates within 3 years of receiving their bachelor’s degree.
Pursuing a Graduate-level degree (Masters or PhD)

Overview

The Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research, established in 2017 by the JiJi Foundation, supports UC Berkeley students conducting high-quality research on California's natural history. With awards up to $25,000, the program is open to undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students. The funding is intended for field research starting in 2026, encouraging innovative inquiries into the state's diverse ecosystems, while also allowing past applicants to revise and resubmit their proposals.

The Carol Baird Student Award for Field Research was established in 2017 thanks to a generous pledge to UC Berkeley from the JiJi Foundation. This award honors Dr. Carol Baird, Executive Director of the CA Institute for Biodiversity, who completed her PhD in Zoology at UC Berkeley in 1986. Read more on the establishment of the award here.
Purpose
This award funds high-quality research projects from UC Berkeley Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate students asking compelling questions about California’s natural history.
Award Amount
Awards of up to $25,000 will be made based on merit. Applicants may request up to the full amount or less. Funding may be requested for a single field season or multiple field seasons, and for work at or around a single or several reserves. Support allocations (amount per student, potential for renewal) are flexible, as long as the research is field-based, is of excellent quality, and is substantially improved by this support.

Eligibility

Funds must be used to support field research beginning in 2026. Students who have applied in the past and been unsuccessful are encouraged to revise and resubmit their proposals. Past awardees are also eligible to re-apply for additional support. Awards will be granted to UC Berkeley students in any major or department who are:Undergraduates with an expected graduation date of Spring 2026Baccalaureates within 3 years of receiving their bachelor’s degreePursuing a Graduate-level degree (Masters or PhD)
Note: Applicants may be working individually or as part of a research team. Post-baccalaureate applicants who will not be enrolled at UC Berkeley during the research period must be hired as research assistants or make other arrangements with their sponsoring lab or research unit on campus. Please consult with your Faculty Advisor on this process.