Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow Award Grant

Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lacawac Sanctuary
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: October 14, 2025

Summary

The Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow Award supports graduate students, post-docs, and faculty conducting ecological research utilizing the natural resources of Lacawac Sanctuary. Established in memory of Dr. Robert E. Moeller, a dedicated limnologist, this award prioritizes new users of Lacawac and those starting innovative projects. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with full consideration given to submissions received by April 15th. This funding opportunity encourages impactful scientific exploration in ecology and environmental science.

Overview

Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and continue until all funds are awarded. Applications received by April 15th will be given full consideration by the Lacawac Science Committee. About Research Grants at Lacawac Lacawac is committed to supporting primary scientific research. Thanks to the generosity of the Watres and Moeller families, we are able to offer research grants to faculty, post-docs, graduate students and undergraduate students. The Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow Award and the Isabel and Arthur Watres Student Research Award funds scholars conducting research that incorporates Lacawac's natural resources. Robert Estabrook Moeller Research Fellow Award Dr. Robert E. Moeller was a long-time friend and supporter of Lacawac Sanctuary who passed away in 2011. Robert was a limnologist who spent many years conducting research on Lake Lacawac and other nearby Pocono lakes. Robert’s interests in limnology were broad and encompassed diverse topics including paleolimnology, aquatic botany, and the ecology of ultraviolet radiation. Throughout his career, Robert was generous in giving his time to help students and colleagues with their research. Robert’s generosity extended to his establishment of an endowed fund, that with enhanced support from his family and friends, now supports promising researchers in ecology and environmental science. Lacawac Sanctuary welcomes applications for the Robert Estabrook Moeller Memorial Fund Research Fellow Award.Applicants can be graduate students, post docs, or faculty. The award supports scholars conducting ecological research that incorporates Lacawac’s natural resources.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants can be graduate students, post docs, or faculty. The award supports scholars conducting ecological research that incorporates Lacawac’s natural resources.