Geology Grants

Q: How much money do geology grants award?

Of the 115 open geology grants Grantable lists as of September 28, 2026, 65 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,000, and the middle half fall between $1,200 and $3,000. The largest is $50K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Q: Which funders offer the most geology grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Association for Women Geoscientists (12), Geological Society of America Foundation (11), Aeg Foundation (10), Geological Society of America Inc (9), and American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) (8). In all, 45 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Q: When are geology grants due?

Of 115 open grants, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 10 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 104 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

Q: What grants are available for geology?

Geology grants commonly support graduate thesis research, field camp scholarships, instrumentation, and specialized research topics. The GSA graduate student research grant program provides partial support for master's and doctoral thesis work, and the GSA Foundation administers field camp awards and over 120 specialized funds. NSF's Earth Sciences division funds larger faculty- and institution-led research projects.

Q: Who funds geology research and students?

The Geological Society of America and the GSA Foundation are central funders for student research and field training, having supported thousands of geoscientists since 1933. The National Science Foundation funds broader research and instrumentation through its Earth Sciences division. Professional societies such as AAPG and various regional geological associations also offer student grants and scholarships.

Q: Can graduate students apply for geology research grants?

Yes — graduate students are a primary audience. GSA graduate student research grants partially support master's and doctoral thesis research for students enrolled at universities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America, and students may receive up to two GSA grants over their academic career. These awards supplement rather than fully fund research, so pair them with other sources. Check enrollment and eligibility rules before applying.

Last updated September 28, 2026

There are currently 115 open geology grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 65 list an award amount, with a median of $2,000.

Open grants: 115; from 45 funders
Median award: $2,000; middle half $1,200–$3,000
Total listed funding: $212K; across 65 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 1 with a published date

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Graduate Student Research Grants Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation February 18, 2027 · $3K GSA's primary research grant program for graduate students to support geological research projects.	February 18, 2027	$3K
MinSouth Student Sponsorship Grant Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining · Foundation Rolling · Up to £1,000 The MinSouth Student Sponsorship offers up to £1,000 to final year undergraduate students pursuing degrees in geology, mining engineering, engineering geology, or mineral processing.	Rolling	Up to £1,000
East Texas Geological Society Scholarship Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The East Texas Geological Society Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports students pursuing degrees in Geology or Geosciences at any Texas college.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Andrew Mozola Scholarship Grant American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) · Foundation Rolling · $4K The Andrew Mozola Scholarship, funded by the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), supports undergraduate students majoring in geology.	Rolling	$4K
Bernard L. Majewski Research Fellowship Grant University of Wyoming · Foundation Rolling · $3K The Bernard L. Majewski Research Fellowship, funded by the University of Wyoming, supports research in the history of economic geology.	Rolling	$3K
Betty Mayne Scientific Research Fund for Earth Sciences Grant The Linnean Society of New South Wales · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Betty Mayne Scientific Research Fund for Earth Sciences supports original research projects in earth sciences, particularly those with an Australian context.	Rolling	Up to $3K
AIPG Pennsylvania Section Scholarships Grant American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) · Foundation Rolling · $500 The AIPG Pennsylvania Section Scholarships support undergraduate geology students in Pennsylvania, helping cover educational costs and encouraging their involvement with the American Institute of Professional Geologists.	Rolling	$500
Cole Awards (Post-Doctoral Research) Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Research awards for post-doctoral scientists, also known as the Cole Awards.	Rolling	Varies
Gary Babcock Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Warren L. and Florence W. Calvert Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Houston Geological Society · Foundation Rolling · $4K – $5K The Warren L. and Florence W. Calvert Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1974, supports deserving geological students pursuing graduate studies in Economic Geology.	Rolling	$4K – $5K
Bill Bishop Award Grant Quaternary Research Association (QRA) · Foundation Rolling · Up to £950 The Bill Bishop Award, provided by the Quaternary Research Association (QRA), supports field-based research in geology and related sciences, focusing on Cenozoic stratigraphy, palaeoenvironments, and British Quaternary geomorphology.	Rolling	Up to £950
The Michael Thompson Foster and Peter Kinnison Foster Scholarship(s) Grant Tobacco Root Geological Society · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Michael Thompson Foster and Peter Kinnison Foster Scholarship supports students and researchers in Geoscience, promoting the prospector ethic and responsible mining.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Dallas Geological Society Scholarship Grant Communities Foundation of Texas Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Dallas Geological Society Scholarship, managed by the Communities Foundation of Texas, provides one-year awards of up to $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Geological Sciences.	Rolling	Up to $5K
On To the Future (OTF) Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Partial travel scholarship awards to support participation of scientists traditionally underrepresented in the geosciences.	Rolling	Varies
RMS-SEPM Scholarships: Edwin D. McKee Grant Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) · Foundation Rolling · $2K The RMS-SEPM Scholarships, specifically the Edwin D. McKee Grant, provides $2,000 for undergraduate and graduate students conducting sedimentological research in the Rocky Mountain region.	Rolling	$2K
RMS-SEPM Scholarships: The Donald L. Smith Research Grant Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) · Foundation Rolling · $2K The RMS-SEPM Scholarships: The Donald L. Smith Research Grant offers $2,000 for Ph.D. candidates conducting sedimentary geology research in the Rocky Mountain region.	Rolling	$2K
Cambridge Arctic Shelf Programme: Robert Scott Memorial Award Grant The Geological Society of London · Foundation Rolling · £2,200 The Cambridge Arctic Shelf Programme, in memory of Robert Scott, offers an annual research award of £2,200 to UK-based postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and lecturers.	Rolling	£2,200
National Speleological Society: Research Grant National Speleological Society · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The National Speleological Society (NSS) offers Research Grants to its members for cave-related studies in natural and social sciences, as well as the humanities.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program Grant American Association of Petroleum · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $10K The Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program offers financial aid ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 for veterans and military dependents pursuing geoscience degrees at accredited institutions.	Rolling	$5K – $10K
AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship Grant American Association of Petroleum · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship supports undergraduate geoscience students in the U.S. by covering costs associated with essential field camp experiences.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Osage Chapter Service Scholarships Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Rolling · $500 The Osage Chapter Service Scholarships, funded by the Association for Women Geoscientists, support undergraduate and graduate students in geosciences.	Rolling	$500
RMS-SEPM Scholarships: Fluvial Sedimentology Research Grant Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) · Foundation Rolling · $2K The RMS-SEPM Scholarships for Fluvial Sedimentology Research Grant supports Ph.D. or Master’s degree candidates conducting research in fluvial sedimentology.	Rolling	$2K
Volcanic & Magmatic Studies Group: Student Bursaries Grant The Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group · Foundation Rolling · Up to £750 The Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group is offering Student Bursaries of up to £500 for doctoral researchers. These funds support travel to conferences, fieldwork, or laboratory facilities.	Rolling	Up to £750
GSA/ZEISS Research Award Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A research award recognizing and supporting outstanding geological research.	Rolling	Varies

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Geology grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Upcoming date published: 1 <1%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 10 9%
No deadline published: 104 90%

Only 1 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most open geology grants

Association for Women Geoscientists 12 open
Geological Society of America Foundation 11 open
Aeg Foundation 10 open
Geological Society of America Inc 9 open
American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) 8 open
Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists 7 open

45 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 115 open geology grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 28, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.

About geology grants

Geology grants fund thesis research, field camps, instrumentation, and graduate study in the geological sciences. The Geological Society of America (GSA) has supported geoscience research since 1933 through its graduate student research grants, and the GSA Foundation manages more than 120 specialized funds; the National Science Foundation's Earth Sciences division funds larger research efforts. These awards primarily support students and researchers at universities and research institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do geology grants award?

Of the 115 open geology grants Grantable lists as of September 28, 2026, 65 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,000, and the middle half fall between $1,200 and $3,000. The largest is $50K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most geology grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Association for Women Geoscientists (12), Geological Society of America Foundation (11), Aeg Foundation (10), Geological Society of America Inc (9), and American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) (8). In all, 45 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are geology grants due?

Of 115 open grants, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 10 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 104 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for geology?

Geology grants commonly support graduate thesis research, field camp scholarships, instrumentation, and specialized research topics. The GSA graduate student research grant program provides partial support for master's and doctoral thesis work, and the GSA Foundation administers field camp awards and over 120 specialized funds. NSF's Earth Sciences division funds larger faculty- and institution-led research projects.

Who funds geology research and students?

The Geological Society of America and the GSA Foundation are central funders for student research and field training, having supported thousands of geoscientists since 1933. The National Science Foundation funds broader research and instrumentation through its Earth Sciences division. Professional societies such as AAPG and various regional geological associations also offer student grants and scholarships.

Can graduate students apply for geology research grants?

Yes — graduate students are a primary audience. GSA graduate student research grants partially support master's and doctoral thesis research for students enrolled at universities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America, and students may receive up to two GSA grants over their academic career. These awards supplement rather than fully fund research, so pair them with other sources. Check enrollment and eligibility rules before applying.

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