L.H. Tiffany Award Grant

L.H. Tiffany Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Phycological Society of America
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: January 24, 2026

Summary

The L.H. Tiffany Award, established by the Phycological Society of America in 2015, honors contributions that enhance awareness of algae's significance. It recognizes articles, books, films, or presentations produced in the past three years. The award includes a $500 monetary prize and a certificate, with one award typically given each year. Nominees are solicited from the phycological community, promoting engagement and appreciation for algae's vital role in our ecosystem.

Overview

Background The Phycological Society of America (PSA) was founded in 1946 to promote research and teaching in all fields of Phycology. The society publishes the Journal of Phycology and the Phycological Newsletter. Annual meetings are held, often jointly with other national or international societies of mutual member interest. L.H. Tiffany Award The L. H. Tiffany Award was established in 2015 to honor L. H. Tiffany, the third president of the Phycological Society of America (1948-1949) and charter member of the Society whose book “The Grass of Many Waters” informed many about the world of algae and their importance. The initial funding for this award comes from a gift from N. Stan Geiger. The winner will be awarded a certificate and monetary prize. There is typically one award/year from the Endowment in the amount of $500. The awardee will be notified at least 40 days in advance of the PSA Annual Meeting and invited to attend to accept the award and provided a presentation opportunity.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility for consideration for the award:  Anyone (includes a team) who develops or produces an article, book, film video, or presentation that enhances the awareness and/or importance of algae either within or outside the field of phycology during the previous 3 years.The Committee will solicit nominations using the PSA listserve and accept written nominations from the phycological community.  Nominations may include articles, books, films- videos, presentations, etc.The Committee will also search and review diverse sources/types of articles, books, films-videos, presentations, etc. that in their opinion enhances the awareness or importance of algae to the general populace.