Paleontology Grants
Last updated August 22, 2026
There are currently 38 active paleontology grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Hirsch Memorial Research Grants | Rolling | Up to $1K | |
| The Leakey Foundation: Research Grants | Rolling | Up to $30K | |
| Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker Impact Cratering Award Grant | Rolling | $3K | |
| James H. McLean Student Grant in Collections-Based Research | Rolling | Up to $2K | |
| SVP Outreach and Education Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| Winifred Goldring Award Grant | Rolling | $2K | |
| Drs. Emily H. and Harold E. Vokes Grants-in-Aid for Invertebrate Paleontology Collection-based Research | Rolling | Up to $500 | |
| John Jenkins Memorial Scholarships Grant | Rolling | Up to $1K | |
| Arthur James Boucot Research Grant | Rolling | Up to $5K | |
| Jurassic Foundation Grants | Rolling | Up to $3K | |
| David B. Jones Foundation Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| René M. Vandervelde Research Grant | Rolling | $1K | |
| Norman H. Foster Memorial Scholarship | Rolling | Varies | |
| Patterson Memorial Grant | Rolling | Varies |
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About paleontology grants
Paleontology grants fund fossil research, fieldwork, collections, and education for students, early-career researchers, and institutions. Funders include the National Science Foundation for fundamental research, the National Geographic Society for field projects, the Jurassic Foundation for dinosaur paleontology, and the Paleontological Society for research, outreach, and education. These awards are especially valuable for students and researchers with limited funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for paleontology?
Paleontology grants fund field research, fossil collection and curation, lab analysis, and education and outreach. The Jurassic Foundation awards grants for dinosaur paleontology research, the National Geographic Society funds field projects, and the Paleontological Society offers research, outreach, and education grants. NSF supports broader research and graduate fellowships relevant to paleontology and earth science.
Who funds paleontology research?
Funders include the National Science Foundation, the National Geographic Society, the Jurassic Foundation, and the Paleontological Society, along with university and museum-affiliated programs. The Jurassic Foundation focuses specifically on dinosaur paleontology and prioritizes students and researchers with limited funding, while National Geographic emphasizes early-career field researchers. Match your project to each funder's scope and career-stage focus.
Are there grants for students and early-career paleontologists?
Yes. The Jurassic Foundation awards research grants to students, postdoctoral researchers, and scientists with limited funding, and NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports graduate students in STEM fields including paleontology. The Paleontological Society also offers student-oriented research and education grants. Because many awards are modest, applicants often combine several sources to fund a single field season or project.
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