SFS Fellows Grant

SFS Fellows Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Freshwater Science
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: October 09, 2025

Summary

The SFS Fellows Grant, awarded by the Society for Freshwater Science, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to freshwater science research, policy, or management. Each year, up to four fellows are selected based on their sustained excellence and leadership within the field. This initiative also encourages diversity by promoting nominations from underrepresented groups and mid-career professionals. The grant fosters collaboration and participation in SFS activities, enhancing the impact of freshwater science.

Overview

About SFS The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) is an international scientific organization whose purpose is to promote further understanding of freshwater ecosystems (rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and estuaries) and ecosystems at the interface between aquatic and terrestrial habitats (wetlands, bogs, fens, riparian forests and grasslands). The society fosters exchange of scientific information among the membership, and with other professional societies, resource managers, policy makers, educators, and the public. Society members study the genetics to community structure of freshwater organisms, freshwater ecosystem function, physical processes that affect freshwaters, and linkages between freshwater ecosystems and surrounding landscapes. Applied aspects of their science include habitat and water quality assessment, conservation, fisheries and invasive species management, integrated water resource management, and restoration. SFS Fellows The Fellows of the Society of Freshwater Science are selected based on sustained excellence in contributions to freshwater science research, policy, or management. These are the leaders, at national and international levels, of their areas of freshwater science. The Fellows of the Society of Freshwater Science are selected based on sustained excellence in contributions to freshwater science research, policy, or management. These are the leaders, at national and international levels, of their areas of freshwater science. The Fellows endeavor to participate in SFS activities, individually or as a group, in ways they feel they can make a positive contribution based on their status as Fellows. Any SFS member can nominate a Fellow, and two new Fellows are chosen each year by a committee of existing Fellows.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. SFS Fellows are selected based on sustained excellence in contributions to freshwater science research, policy, or management.Only four Fellows can be selected each year in accordance with the current SFS Bylaws;however that number may be increased in future years, pending membership approval of proposed revisions to the SFS Bylaws.Fellows are encouraged to participate in SFS activities, individually or as a group, in ways they feel they can make a positive contribution based on their status as Fellows.Any SFS member can nominate a Fellow.Nomination of people from underrepresented groups as well as mid-career members is strongly encouraged to increase the diversity of SFS Fellows. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Fellows should be regular members of the society.