Clay Minerals Society: Student Research Grants

Clay Minerals Society: Student Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Clay Minerals Society
Amount: Up to US $3,100
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Clay Minerals Society offers annual Student Research Grants of up to $3000 for students studying clay science and technology. The funds can be utilized for travel, room and board for research-related activities, and necessary equipment or supplies. Notably, the top application also earns the Robert C. Reynolds, Jr. Research Award, which includes a certificate and an additional $100. There are no nationality or gender restrictions for applicants.

Overview

The Clay Minerals Society annually awards several grants of up to $3000 through its student research grant program to students of clay science and technology. Grant money may be used for the costs of travel by the grantee to conduct research, room and board associated with research-related field work, or for the costs of equipment, supplies, and analyses required to complete the research. The highest-ranked research grant application, as determined by the Research Grants Committee, will be the recipient of the Robert C. Reynolds, Jr. Research Award. The award comes with a certificate and an extra $100.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Recipients may apply for grants in subsequent years.There are no restrictions with regard to nationality, gender or age.CMS membership is not required.Students may receive no more than a total of two travel awards (note: 2020 virtual travel awards will NOT count towards this total) and two research grant awards.

Ineligibility

No individual may receive more than one renewal of a previously funded project, or more than two grants for separate projects in separate projects in separate years.Grant money may not be used for expenses incurred for travel to professional meetings to represent the results of this research. We strongly encourage grant recipients to present their research results at a future CMS meeting, and to apply for a Travel Grant at that time if funding for travel expenses is needed.