SEPM Foundation- Student Research Grant

SEPM Foundation- Student Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)
Amount: Approximately US $800
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The SEPM Foundation offers the Student Research Grant to foster research and education in sedimentary geology. This initiative supports approximately 2,700 sedimentary geoscientists, including 691 students, by promoting academic excellence and professional development. The program aims to enhance diversity in the field and prepare future geoscientists through funding opportunities for research and collaboration. By investing in young talent, SEPM strengthens the sedimentary geology community's leadership and impact on societal needs.

Overview

Research Grants, Meetings, and Education The Foundation supports research grants, scientific meetings, and activities in education – all to promote research and the dissemination of knowledge. SEPM brings together approximately 2,700 sedimentary geoscientists, of whom about 26% are students (691 student members). Members range from seasoned professionals to these committed students, who represent the best and brightest hopes for the future of sedimentary geology. The Foundation’s priorities are SEPM’s–to create an environment where members and organizations can advance the frontiers of science by promoting research and discovery, ensuring a diverse and skilled professional sedimentary geology community (sedimentology/paleontology/stratigraphy), and enhancing public awareness of the role our science plays in addressing societal needs. These priorities aim to grow the technical strength, leadership, and impact of the sedimentary geology community today and tomorrow. We have a shared opportunity to pursue the best possible future for our field, with great possibilities for leadership in these three broad areas. Communicating our Science: From its first publications in 1929, SEPM has existed to advance and share the sciences of paleontology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy. Across our many decades, we have seen technologies and frontiers of knowledge advance; we have seen the landscape of sedimentary geology advance and expand, very often through the leadership of our own members. Throughout this history, our commitment has remained constant: to support our science with the full range of tools and concepts available to us.Education: Through SEPM’s work with graduate students, and early career professionals, we promote, support, and inspire earth science learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom. As the geoscience education landscape shifts, SEPM’s emphasis on teaching and learning across levels is more critical than ever. SEPM Student Research Grants Program Future Geoscientists: The future of the SEPM suite of fields depends on the young geoscientists we engage today. The next generation of scientists will bring a new and exceptional diversity of backgrounds and strengths to their work. As early career research, and fellowship opportunities increase, our field’s pipeline of workforce-ready, trained professionals increases as well.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must be members of SEPM.The student must be in good academic standing at the time of the application and that she/he has completed at least one semester of graduate study. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. You must be a SEPM student member to apply for this grant; renewed or active through the year of application.