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Jerome M. Paros Scholarships in Geophysical Instrumentation Grant

American Geophysical Union

Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited academic institution at the time of application.
  • Conduct graduate-level work demonstrating an interest in geophysical measurements and instrumentation with applications in seismology, atmospheric sciences, and/or ocean sciences

Overview

The Jerome M. Paros Scholarships in Geophysical Instrumentation support graduate students passionate about geophysical instrumentation and precise field measurements in seismology, atmospheric sciences, or ocean sciences. Established by Jerome M. Paros, these scholarships award $5,000 and an award certificate to three students annually, fostering talent in this vital field. Recipients must be enrolled in a graduate program and demonstrate a commitment to advancing knowledge in geophysical measurements.

Supporting Student Researchers
The Paros Scholarships in Geophysical Instrumentation were established through the generosity of Jerome M. Paros to support graduate students with a demonstrated interest in geophysical instrumentation and precise field measurements in seismology, atmospheric sciences, or ocean sciences. Three students are selected each year to help build a solid pool of talent working on and interested in geophysical instrumentation.
Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:

  • A $5,000 scholarship An award certificate

Eligibility

Be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited academic institution at the time of applicationConduct graduate-level work demonstrating an interest in geophysical measurements and instrumentation with applications in seismology, atmospheric sciences, and/or ocean sciences

What American Geophysical Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$41K
Median grant
$7,208
Range
$5,500–$21K
  • By dollars: Texas 51%, South Carolina 20%, District of Columbia 16%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Mount Carmel, SC; Washington, DC.

Example grants

  • Nabg · Houston, TX

    Collaboration with the national asociation of black geosciences to carry out the…

    $21K

  • Organized Uplifting Resources & Strategies · Mount Carmel, SC

    Support individual project expenses under the gorden and betty moore foundation grant…

    $8,000

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science · Washington, DC

    Planning and management of placement services and support for congressional fellows

    $6,415

  • Hollygrove Dixon Neighborhood Association · New Orleans, LA

    Understanding the impact of the urban heat island effect in the hollygrove dixon…

    $5,500

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Earth science

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