SICB Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR)

SICB Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: September 10, 2025

Summary

The SICB Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program, established in 1996, supports graduate students conducting research in integrative and comparative biology. Annually, it awards approximately $30,000, distributing 25-35 grants of up to $1,000 each. Eligible applicants must be active SICB members and can apply to only one program. Previous awardees and applicants using funds for travel expenses are ineligible. This program emphasizes direct support for research endeavors.

Overview

The Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) program was established in 1996 to provide supplemental awards to graduate students in support of their research in the fields of integrative and comparative biology. The GIAR program typically makes 25-35 awards for a total of approximately $30,000 to students from all divisions of the Society. Awards are made in amounts up to a maximum of $1,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students may apply to ONLY ONE program, either the Grants-in-Aid of Research (GIAR) or the Fellowship for Graduate Student Travel (FGST).Awards are limited to graduate students currently enrolled in degree programs who are active members of SICB.Non-members must become members for the current grant year to be eligible to receive awards.Please also be sure to affiliate with one of SICB’s divisions as you will be asked to report your division affiliation on the grant application.If two or more applicants are working on part of a larger project but are applying separately for support, each one should identify the other applicant(s) of the project. Unless indicated to the contrary, the SSC will assume that failure to provide support for one applicant does not affect the ability of the other applicants to pursue their research.All funds must be expended directly in support of the proposed investigation. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Awards are limited to active members of SICB. Non-members must become members for the current grant year to be eligible to receive awards.

Ineligibility

Previous recipients of any SICB award (GIAR or FGST) are not eligible. No part of an award may be used for the payment of indirect costs to the recipient’s institution. GIAR funds can NOT be used to cover major travel expenses related to research. See more details about use of funds here.