Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy Grant

Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

Overview

About The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was established in 1919 for the purpose of promoting interest in the study of mammals. ASM Mission Statement The mission of the American Society of Mammalogists is to advance the scientific understanding of mammals globally, to diversify the profession of mammalogy, and to promote science as the basis for the conservation and management of mammals. The Society achieves these goals through publications, grants and fellowships, annual meetings, and other education and outreach activities. Stephen Jenkins Scholarship in Mammalogy One of Steve Jenkins’ most meaningful legacies is found in the hundreds of students he taught and mentored over his 37 years in the Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno. He taught a wide range of classes including introductory biology, ecology, mammalogy and research design, and served as graduate advisor to more than 30 students. His research focused on beavers, wolves, wild horses, and ground squirrels. Steve worked to pass on his own belief that critical thinking is not just a fundamental tenet of sound science, but a force for good. He wrote the book How Science Works, an effort to demystify the scientific process for nonspecialists. In his retirement he wrote a second book, Tools for Critical Thinking in Biology. Steve has been a member of American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) since 1974. Scope and Rationale of the Award The new Stephen Jenkins Scholarship Award would be available to a graduate student in a North American university whose research is focused on one or more mammalian species. This would include field research (and lab research that supports and augments field research) in such fields as animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation biology. ASM supports research on all aspects of mammalian biology, and the award will provide support for early career mammalogists. Use of Funds: The award may be used only for research expenses, in the field or in the laboratory, research related travel, laboratory supplies, equipment, and attendance at professional meetings.  The current award is for $5000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for the Stephen Jenkins Scholarship Award, applicants must be enrolled full time (as defined by the university the student is attending) in a graduate program (MS or PhD in biology or related field) in a North American university, must be a member of ASM and must maintain their membership for the duration of the award. Nationality of applicant will not be a consideration in the review process. The award decision will be made on the basis of the scientific merit of the proposal. No recipient may receive the award more than once. Applicant must have completed no more than three years of a PhD program at the time of receipt of the award.

Ineligibility

The award may not be used for stipends, salaries, tuition, or university overhead.