The Betty Skipp Research Award for Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains Grant

The Betty Skipp Research Award for Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Tobacco Root Geological Society
Amount: Up to US $1,200
Last Updated: January 03, 2026

Summary

The Betty Skipp Research Award supports women graduate students conducting original geological fieldwork in the Rocky Mountains. This prestigious award, funded by the Tobacco Root Geological Society, provides scholarships of up to $1200 to facilitate impactful research in states like Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. Since its inception, the society has awarded over $156,500 to more than 222 students, promoting academic growth and professional development in the geosciences.

Overview

The Tobacco Root Geological Society is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of geology of the Northern Rocky Mountain Province. We fund student and professional research projects through cash scholarships of up to $1200, thanks to generous donations from our members, private companies, and through the sales of guidebooks and other publications. Since 1995, we have given more than $156,500 to over 222 students from schools throughout the US. We award several scholarships each year. Applications are judged on clarity, relevance, and potential research impact. Awards are given with no strings attached; however only one scholarship will be awarded per student per degree. Winners are encouraged to present their research at our annual TRGS Field Conference. Presentations are typically a GSA-style poster, a slideshow talk, a field trip, or a journal-style article for review and publication in Northwest Geology. Financial assistance available to attend the Field Conference if needed. The Betty Skipp Research Award for Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains The Betty Skipp Research Award for Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains goes to women graduate students for research with a significant component of original geological fieldwork in Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado, or Wyoming. If funds are sufficient, men may also be supported.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Women graduate students in Geoscience programs are eligible.