Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research Grants

Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
Amount: US $500 - US $3,500
Last Updated: February 14, 2026

Summary

The Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research Grants support early career scientists in marine zoology, focusing on systematics, evolution, ecology, and behavioral studies of marine animals. These grants cover fieldwork expenses, including travel, subsistence, and supplies, but not salaries or permanent equipment. Eligibility is open to advanced predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers, with no formal educational restrictions. Non-US citizens should be aware of potential visa requirements and tax implications.

Overview

Lerner-Gray Grants for Marine Research Lerner-Gray Memorial Fund Grants - The Lerner-Gray Grants for Marine Research provide financial assistance to highly qualified persons starting careers in marine zoology. Support is limited to projects dealing with systematics, evolution, ecology and field-oriented behavioral studies of marine animals. Awards are not made to support research in botany and biochemistry. The Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research grant is intended to assist early career scientists -- advanced pre- doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers -- although there are no formal educational restrictions to apply, in fields covered by AMNH. Grants are available from AMNH funds, each having specific missions. The award covers support for field work including: • Transportation • Subsistence in the field or at a research station • Expendable supplies The grant may be obtained for travel and living expenses to cover investigations at any location including trips to New York City to study the collections in AMNH or for work at any of the Museum’s field stations.

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. Early career researchers (including doctoral students) proposing to conduct research in systematics, evolution, ecology, zoology or paleontology of marine life and environments are invited to apply to the Lerner-Gray Grants for Marine Research.Please note that you may have tax withholding requirements on this award if you are not a US Citizen and if your work will take place in the USA.If you are a US citizen, there is no tax withholdingIf you are a foreign national and your work will NOT take place in the USA, there is no tax withholding.Applicants are allowed a maximum of two awards in different years (not consecutive). Non US citizens who will conduct research in the US will need to apply for a visa.

Ineligibility

Lerner-Gray awards are not made to support research in botany or biochemistry.In general, the award will NOT be made to cover:Lab work or supplies (although travel to complete lab work, and/or lab costs in combination with travel or field work, might be considered)SalaryThe purchase of permanent research equipment (such as computers, software, and microscopes)OverheadConference or meeting costsExpenses or salary for a field assistant