Cobb Professional Development Grants

Cobb Professional Development Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association of Biological Anthropologists
Amount: Up to US $7,500
Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Summary

The Cobb Professional Development Grants, offered by the American Association of Biological Anthropologists, support the career development of early-career scientists. Each grant provides $7,500 to junior faculty members engaged in biological anthropology research. Applicants must hold a terminal degree and be non-tenured at the time of application. Priority is given to those who have not received major funding before, fostering inclusivity and opportunity within the discipline.

Overview

The American Association of Biological Anthropologists recognizes that the professional development of talented scientists in the early stages of their careers is critical to the continued health and vitality of the discipline. The W.M. Cobb Professional Development Grants are a recognition of Cobb’s commitment to science, inclusion and opportunity and his long and distinguished service to the AABA. Amount The AABA offers Cobb Professional Development Grants annually to qualified recipients, each in the amount of $7,500.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must have completed the PhD or equivalent terminal degree in biological anthropology or an allied discipline. Applicants must be conducting applied or academic research that is within the disciplinary boundaries of biological anthropology. Applicants must be junior faculty members (such as postdoctoral scholars, lecturers, or Assistant Professors) and must be non-tenured at the time of application and award. Individuals in non-traditional positions equivalent to these junior faculty positions are also encouraged to apply. Membership in the AABA is NOT a requirement. An applicant may receive only one Professional Development Grant during their career. The program is primarily directed toward the career development of individuals who have not yet been successful with major awards (e.g., NSF, NIH) to fund their research. If an applicant was previously funded by NSF, NIH, or another major funding organization, they are not necessarily disqualified from applying.

Ineligibility

The program is directed toward the career progress of individuals, therefore co-authored/multi-authored applications will not be considered.Incomplete/late applications cannot be considered.