South-Central Section: Student Research Grants

South-Central Section: Student Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Geological Society of America (GSA)
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The South-Central Section of the Geological Society of America provides competitive research grants for undergraduate students from institutions in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Mexico. Eligible students must be members of the Geological Society of America and are expected to manage funds responsibly, submitting a report after their research. This initiative supports the development of future geoscientists by fostering research opportunities in the region.

Overview

The South-Central Section was established by the Council of the Geological Society of America in 1966. The South-Central Section of the Geological Society of America offers competitive undergraduate research grants to students enrolled in institutions of higher education in the South-Central Section and who are student members of the Geological Society of America.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students must meet the following criteria:The student must be enrolled at an institution within the South Central SectionIn the United StatesThe states of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.In MexicoThe states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz.The student must be a student member of the South Central Section of GSA. Funded students are expected to expend the funds as stated in the proposal; return any unexpended funds to the Section Secretary; and submit a one-page-maximum written report of the research and disposition of funds to the Section Secretary within three months of completion of the project. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be student members of the Geological Society of America.