Northeastern Section: Stephen G. Pollock Undergraduate Student Research Grants

Northeastern Section: Stephen G. Pollock Undergraduate Student Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Geological Society of America (GSA)
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The Northeastern Section of the Geological Society of America provides undergraduate research grants to students in its geographic area. These grants, up to $1,500, support individual research projects aimed at presentation at GSA meetings. Eligible students must be enrolled in a Northeastern Section institution. Proposals can be submitted for consecutive years, but funding is limited to one year at a time. Note that funds cannot be allocated for salaries or stipends.

Overview

The Northeastern Section was founded by the Council of the Geological Society of America in April 1965. The Northeastern Section offers grants to support individual research by undergraduates attending colleges and universities within geographic boundaries of the Northeastern Section. Students should have the objective of presenting the results of their research at a Northeastern Section or Annual GSA meeting. The maximum funding allotment is $2,000 per proposal.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The student must be enrolled at an institution within the Northeastern Section (see boundaries).If more than one application is submitted from one department, the Chair of the department must rank the proposals.Students may submit proposals in two consecutive years, even if funded previously.Funding may be requested for only one year at a time. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The student must be a student member of GSA.

Ineligibility

Funds may not be used for salaries and stipends.