Laurel Clark Sea to Space Physiology Research Grant

The Laurel Clark Sea to Space Physiology Research Grant, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, provides $5000 for graduate research in extreme environment human physiology, including diving and space. This 18-month grant supports research proposals that outline objectives and methods, with an expectation for results to be presented at academic conferences or published in peer-reviewed journals. Eligibility includes enrollment in a graduate program, fostering opportunities for both men and women in scientific exploration.

The Women Divers Hall of Fame ™ (WDHOF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and raising awareness of the contributions of outstanding women divers. WDHOF provides educational, mentorship, financial, and career opportunities to the diving community throughout the world. Each year, WDHOF awards scholarships and training grants that provide financial and educational support to individuals of all ages.
The Laurel Clark Sea to Space Physiology Research Grant provides $5000 grants to support graduate research in extreme environment human physiology (diving, altitude, and/or space).
The grant is for 18 months, during which time the recipient will be expected to have completed the proposed research and submitted a report detailing how the funds were used. It is expected that results of the research will be submitted for presentation at an academic conference and/or submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal within 6 months of project completion.

Eligibility

Women or men with current or pending enrollment in a degree-granting graduate program are eligible to apply.A research proposal detailing the objectives, hypotheses to be tested, methods, anticipated results, and alternative approaches is required.

Ineligibility

The grants are not to study effects of extreme environments on marine organisms.