Graduate Student Research Enhancement Award (GSREA) Grant

Graduate Student Research Enhancement Award (GSREA) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coleopterists Society
Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Graduate Student Research Enhancement Award (GSREA) by The Coleopterists Society supports graduate students conducting research on beetles. Two $5,000 awards will be given for outstanding proposals, while two additional Improvement Awards of up to $2,000 each will assist in achieving specific research objectives. Applicants must be enrolled graduate students and members in good standing of the Society. This funding aims to significantly enhance the research capabilities of emerging scientists in the field.

Overview

The Coleopterists Society invites graduate student members of The Coleopterists Society to submit a proposal to the annual Graduate Student Research Enhancement Awards (GSREA). Proposals will be considered for costs associated with research concerning beetles (including but not limited to: expendable materials, buying time on analytical equipment, and travel for fieldwork, offsite labwork, and to museum collections). Salary for the applicant is not allowable. The Coleopterists Society will provide award recipients with research funding only (all official/legal permissions and/or permits for travel are the responsibility of the student). Award: Program Award Two awards will be granted for $5,000 each for an outstanding research proposal. The intent of this award is to fund a significant portion of the student’s graduate research. Improvement Award Two awards will be granted with a maximum of $2,000 each per award, depending on the quality and quantity of applications. The intent of these awards is to assist the completion of a specific objective of the student’s graduate research. For both types of awards, the proposed research objective must be completed while enrolled as a graduate student.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be currently enrolled as a M.Sc., Ph.D. or equivalent degree graduate student in good standing at a recognized academic institution Must be a member in good standing of The Coleopterists Society. Eligible applicants may receive one GSREA per degree (i.e., M.Sc., Ph.D., or equivalent graduate degree). You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.