Geology Grants

Last updated August 17, 2026

There are currently 116 active geology grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	CSS Student Grants Program from our Memorial Funds	Colorado Scientific Society	Rolling	$600 – $1K
Foundation	South-Central Section: Student Research Grants	Geological Society of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Colorado School of Mines Memorial Scholarship	Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Speleological Society: Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship in Cave and Karst Studies Grant	National Speleological Society	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	GSC Student Research Grant	Geological Society of Connecticut	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Postgraduate Quaternary Conference Fund Grant	Quaternary Research Association (QRA)	Rolling	Up to £1,200
Foundation	Richard I. Gibson TRGS Travel Fund Grant	Tobacco Root Geological Society	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Brunton Award Grant	Association for Women Geoscientists	Rolling	$250 – $2K
Foundation	Spackman Award Grant	Society for Organic Petrology	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Foundation of AIPG William J. Siok Graduate Scholarship Program Grant	American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Minnesota Section, Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies Grant	Cave Conservancy Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Utah Chapter Student Research Scholarship Grant	Association for Women Geoscientists	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker Impact Cratering Award Grant	Geological Society of America	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Robert M. Cluff Memorial Scholarship	Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship Grant	Association for Women Geoscientists	Rolling	$750
Foundation	Antoinette Lierman Medlin Scholarship (Energy Geology Division) Grant	Geological Society of America	Rolling	$2K – $2K
Foundation	Kerry Kelts Student Research Awards (Limnogeology Division) Grant	Geological Society of America	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	AWG Chrysalis Scholarship Grant	Association for Women Geoscientists	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Dudley and Marion Bolyard Scholarship	Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Betty Skipp Research Award for Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains Grant	Tobacco Root Geological Society	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Martin L. Stout Scholarship Fund Grant	Aeg Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award Grant	Association for Women Geoscientists	Rolling	$750
Foundation	The Gene M. Shoemaker Scholarship Grant	American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)	Rolling	$3K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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