James L. Patton Award Grant

James L. Patton Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The James L. Patton Award, established by the American Society of Mammalogists in 2015, supports graduate students conducting museum-based research. Each year, a $5000 award is granted to facilitate the use of museum specimens for research, including travel and analytical costs. This competitive fellowship honors Jim Patton's dedication to research collections and mentoring young mammalogists, encouraging innovative use of specimen data to advance understanding of mammalian diversity and evolution.

Overview

History and Mission The James L. Patton Award was established in 2015 to promote and support museum-based research by graduate student members of ASM. Each year, one $5000 award will be granted to facilitate the direct use of museum specimens to advance the study of mammalian diversity. Funds can be used to cover travel costs to visit natural history collections, associated analytical or equipment costs, and fieldwork that enhances collections. The award honors Jim’s commitment to natural history collections and their use in understanding the diversity and evolution of mammals, his passion for mentoring young mammalogists, and his long-standing service to the society.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students enrolled in a MS or PhD program are eligible to apply.We encourage applicants of all nationalities; no restrictions are placed based on citizenship or the country in which the applicant is studying.Applicants must be ASM members at the time of submission. . We encourage all applicants to become long-term, engaged members of the society. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be ASM members at the time of submission.