RMS-SEPM Scholarships: The Donald L. Smith Research Grant

RMS-SEPM Scholarships: The Donald L. Smith Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

The RMS-SEPM Scholarships: The Donald L. Smith Research Grant offers $2,000 for Ph.D. candidates conducting sedimentary geology research in the Rocky Mountain region. This grant honors Professor Donald Smith and is open to students at U.S. universities, with preference for those in states like Montana and Colorado. The funding aims to enhance understanding of the geology in these areas through dedicated research efforts.

Overview

RMS-SEPM exists to provide a stimulating forum within the Rockies geologic community for issues related to sedimentology, stratigraphy, and sedimentary petrology. This is achieved through monthly luncheon technical presentations, diverse though infrequent publication efforts, and sponsorship of field trips and core workshops. RMS-SEPM is a non-profit, professional organization with a membership drawn from a broad range of geologic backgrounds representing academia, research institutions, consulting organizations, and natural resource companies. The RMS-SEPM offers monetary scholarships each year for both undergraduate and graduate students in geological fields of study. The Donald L. Smith Research Grant Offered as a tribute to the late Professor Donald Smith of Montana State University (see AAPG Bulletin, v. 69, p. 1830-1832). This grant offers a $2,000 award. The award is to be used for research that is directly applicable to better understanding the geology of the Rocky Mountain region (in the United States).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be  a Ph.D. degree candidate in a geological field of study.At this point in time we are only able to distribute scholarships to students studying at universities within the United States. Conduct sedimentary geology research in one of the following states: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, or New Mexico.