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SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards

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Funding Amount

$1,000 per award (10 awards annually)

Deadline

January 31, 2027

299 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards

Overview: SCB allocates awards funding to support ten graduate student members whose research advances the science and practice of conserving biological diversity.

Purpose: The fellowship is designed to support graduate students who need assistance with costs toward field expenses in order to complete their degree.

Award Details:

  • Amount: Ten $1,000 awards annually

  • Focus: Support travel, materials or equipment for graduate student members to conduct field research in conservation science

  • Geographic Scope: Global (all SCB regions)

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be a graduate student member of SCB

  • Must demonstrate financial need toward completion of graduate degree

  • Graduate research must contribute to SCB's mission to advance the science and practice of conserving Earth's biodiversity

  • Projects must advance the science and practice of conserving biological diversity

    • What They Fund:

  • Field work expenses

  • Travel costs

  • Materials required to conduct research

  • Equipment needed for field research

    • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Merit of research

  • Geographic diversity

  • Topical diversity

  • Gender diversity

  • Other aspects of conservation diversity

    • Program Information:

  • Administered by the SCB Global Awards Committee

  • Now in its eighth year (as of 2023)

  • Supported by Wiley, publisher of SCB journals

  • Projects address conservation needs across diverse taxa and conservation themes

    • Contact: Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao, Awards Committee Chair (email through conbio.org)

    Website: https://conbio.org/mini-sites/scb-awards/student-awards/

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Status: Applications for the 2025 Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards are closed.

    Application Timeline:

  • Applications open annually

  • Deadline varies by year

  • Award recipients announced during calendar year

    • Required Materials:

  • Graduate student membership in SCB (required)

  • Application demonstrating financial need

  • Project description showing contribution to SCB's conservation mission

  • Details of field research plans

  • Budget for proposed field work, travel, materials, or equipment

    • Note: Specific application form requirements, narrative questions, and submission platform details are not provided in the available documentation.

    Contact for Questions: Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao, Awards Committee Chair

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchconservation-biologyenvironmental-conservation

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