Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cave Conservancy Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: May 25, 2025

Summary

The Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies, offered by the Cave Conservancy Foundation, supports research on cave and karst systems. This program provides $10,000 for Master's students and $20,000 for Doctoral candidates, encouraging innovative studies in various disciplines such as biology, hydrology, and geology. Applicants must be full-time students at U.S. colleges or universities, and the research can be conducted globally, fostering conservation partnerships and educational development.

Overview

Cave Conservancy Foundation In support of research, education, and the development of conservation partnerships The mission for the Cave Conservancy Foundation (CCF) is to promote and facilitate the conservation, management, and knowledge of cave and karst resources. The Cave Conservancy Foundation is based out of Richmond, Virginia, with its focus being the United States. The CCFs sister organization is the Cave Conservancy of the Virginias (CCV), which primarily serves Virginia and West Virginia. The CCF has a long history of making grants and also has a yearly Fellowship program. Academic Fellowships in Karst Studies The Cave Conservancy Foundation provides funding in support of cave and karst related research by students. Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies Master ($10,000) Doctorate ($20,000)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Research on caves and karst in any field are eligible, including but not limited to:archeology biologyengineeringenvironmental science geography geology hydrologysocial scienceThe research may involve caves and karst areas anywhere in the world, but applicants must be full-time students at a U.S. college or university.

What Cave Conservancy Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$22K
Median grant
$11K
Range
$11K–$11K
  • By dollars: Virginia 50%, Kentucky 50%. Top recipient cities: Williamsville, VA; Bowling Green, KY.

Example grants

  • Butler Cave Conservation Society · Williamsville, VA

    Conservation

    $11K

  • Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY

    Conservation

    $11K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

science-researchearth-sciencegeology

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