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CCF Academic Fellowship in Karst Studies

CAVE CONSERVANCY OF THE VIRGINIAS

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $20,000

Deadline

August 15, 2026

120 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CCF Academic Fellowship in Karst Studies

Funder: Cave Conservancy Foundation (CCF)

Program Status: Historical program that awarded fellowships from 1997-2020. The 2020-2021 program was cancelled due to financial impact from Coronavirus restrictions. Current status unclear as of 2026.

Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide)

Focus Areas:

  • Karst systems research

  • Cave biodiversity and ecology

  • Speleobiology (cave fauna)

  • Hydrogeology and cave hydrology

  • Geochemistry of cave systems

  • Microbial communities in caves and karst aquifers

  • Speleothem climate records

  • Geoarcheology

  • Cave adaptation and evolution

  • Limestone dissolution processes

  • Groundwater-surface water interactions

    • Award Levels by Academic Degree:

  • Ph.D. level: $15,000 - $20,000

  • M.S. level: $5,000 - $7,000

  • Undergraduate/Bachelor's level: $5,000 - $6,000

    • Eligibility:

  • Open to undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students

  • Students from accredited universities and colleges

  • Research must focus on karst studies

    • Application Contact:

  • Phone: 804-798-4893 (Cave Conservancy Foundation)

  • Website: http://www.caveconservancyfoundation.org/

    • Program Leadership:

  • Drs. Annette Engel and Daniel Fong (recent leadership)

  • Previous leadership: Drs. Culver and Hobbs

    • Background:

  • Established in 1997

  • Approximately $500,000 awarded over program history

  • Program recognizes excellence in karst and cave research

    • How to Apply

    Application Information

    Note: Specific application procedures not detailed on the CCV website. Applicants should contact the Cave Conservancy Foundation directly for current application instructions.

    Contact for Information:

  • Cave Conservancy Foundation

  • Phone: 804-798-4893

  • Website: http://www.caveconservancyfoundation.org/

    • Recommended Steps:
    1. Contact the Foundation to confirm current program status and availability
    2. Request application materials and procedures
    3. Prepare research proposal describing karst studies research project
    4. Include academic transcripts and letters of recommendation (typical for fellowships)
    5. Submit by deadline indicated by Foundation

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