Grants-in-Aid of Research Grant

Grants-in-Aid of Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Phycological Society of America
Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Summary

The Grants-in-Aid of Research program, established by the Phycological Society of America, supports graduate and postdoctoral researchers in phycology. Designed to fund research that would otherwise be unattainable, the program offers financial assistance for essential research expenses. Eligibility requires applicants to be current members of the PSA, with a maximum of two grants awarded during their academic journey. Notably, stipends and travel costs to meetings are not covered by these grants.

Overview

Grants-in-Aid of Research awards are made by the Phycological Society of America in support of graduate and postdoctoral research in any area of phycology. Grants are intended to enable the awardee to accomplish work not otherwise possible. In 1987, the Phycological Society of America (PSA) established the Grants-in-Aid of Research Program (GIAR). This program is designed to aid graduate students conducting research in phycology by making grants to defray research expenses. In 2016, support for postdoctoral researchers was added to the GIAR program. Funds to support these grants come from interest generated by the Education Fund of the PSA Endowment.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a graduate student or postdoctoral researcher with an active research programs in any area of phycology. The applicant must be a member current member of PSA.In the course of a student's graduate education or postdoctoral positions, no more than two grants in aid of research will be awarded. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Stipends are not funded. Travel to scientific meetings should be requested from other PSA programs.No part of the award may be used to pay indirect costs to the applicant's institution