Latin American Fellowship: Oliver P. Pearson Award Grant

Latin American Fellowship: Oliver P. Pearson Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Amount: Up to US $7,000
Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Summary

The Oliver P. Pearson Award supports young professionals in Latin America who have recently obtained a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and hold academic or curatorial positions. This award honors Oliver Pearson's legacy, providing $5,000 for research program development and up to $2,000 for travel to mammal meetings. Eligible applicants must have a terminal degree within the last five years, a relevant academic position, and membership in the American Society of Mammalogists.

Overview

The Oliver P. Pearson award supports a young professional in Latin America within 5 years of receiving a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, who currently hold an academic or curatorial position in Latin America.  Oliver Pearson conducted field work in Latin America over many years, and was a strong supporter of mammalogists of all ages and professional stages. This award honors his commitment to the development of Latin American mammalogists. The awardee receives $5,000 to help establish or consolidate their research programs, and up to $2,000 for travel to the mammal meetings the year following the award.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants may be of any nationality. At the time of application, he or she must have the following qualifications:a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree conferred within the previous 5 yearsan academic (post-doctoral, teaching, curatorial, or other comparable research-oriented) position in a Latin American institutionmembership in the American Society of Mammalogists The funds may be used to carry out field work, purchase supplies or specialized equipment, attend scientific meetings, visit collections or other academic institutions, and other research-related activities. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.