Karl Hirsch Memorial Research Grants

The Karl Hirsch Memorial Grants, established in honor of Karl Hirsch, support innovative research in paleontology and related fields. These grants fund activities such as museum travel, specimen collection, and advanced analyses. Preference is given to first-time applicants and WIPS members, although active membership is no longer a requirement. Past grant recipients must have met reporting obligations to be eligible. This initiative aims to foster diverse research projects and advance the field of paleontology.

These grants honor the memory of Karl Hirsch, a WIPS member who reached the acme of amateur paleontology. His contributions to the study of fossil eggs were recognized and honored by several paleontological organizations, including WIPS, The Paleontological Society, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
The Karl Hirsch Memorial Grants are given to support novel research in paleontology or a closely related field. Funds for successful past projects have been used to support museum travel and supplies for paleontological research, fieldwork to collect significant specimens, and external analyses (e.g. CT scanning, geochemical analyses).

Ineligibility

Previous grant or scholarship recipients who have not fulfilled the reporting requirements will not be considered.