Donald W. and Glennis A. Kaufman Research Award Grant

Donald W. and Glennis A. Kaufman Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Donald W. and Glennis A. Kaufman Research Award supports ecological research in the Great Plains and Canada Prairie Provinces, focusing on native mammals, especially rodents and shrews. Offered by the American Society of Mammalogists, this annual $2,500 award is available to graduate students (master's or Ph.D.) from any nationality. Applications are open to those enrolled in relevant programs, promoting vital research in these unique ecosystems.

Overview

Donald W. and Glennis A. Kaufman Research Award The Kaufman Award was established with a substantial gift by anonymous patrons with the goal of supporting field-based ecological research, conducted in the grasslands of the Great Plains states and/or Canada Prairie Provinces by graduate student (master's or Ph.D.) members of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM), focusing on native mammals with a preference given to research focused on rodents and/or shrews. A single $2,500 award is available annually to qualified students enrolled in a master's or PhD program. The nationality of the applicant is not considered in reviewing applications, and students do not need to be enrolled in graduate programs in the United States.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students enrolled in a MS or PhD program are eligible to apply. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be a member of ASM at the time of submission.