The Wetland Foundation: Field Travel Grant (Type 1)

The Wetland Foundation's Field Travel Grant Type 1 supports outstanding graduate students conducting thesis or dissertation research on wetlands, offering financial assistance for travel expenses. Initiated by wetland scientists Drs. Karen L. McKee and Irving A. Mendelssohn, this grant aims to inspire future generations in wetland science. Eligible candidates must demonstrate a commitment to wetland education and research, ensuring they have the resources to succeed in their academic pursuits.

Background
The Wetland Foundation was initiated in 2008 by Drs. Karen L. McKee and Irving A. Mendelssohn.  Following 40-year careers as wetland scientists, McKee and Mendelssohn began formulating a plan to leave a legacy that would support wetland education and research.  Their goal was to establish a foundation and trust fund that would provide financial support and guidance to students of wetland science.
Together, they have published more than 200 scientific articles, technical reports, and book chapters on various aspects of wetlands.  During their careers as teachers and scientists, they trained more than 70 graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral scientists, providing advice, financial support, and assistance in finding jobs in wetland science and related areas.
Through this foundation, they hope to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
The Wetland Foundation's Field Travel Grant Type 1 is for outstanding graduate students with limited funding to defray travel expenses associated with thesis or dissertation research on wetlands.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated interest in wetland science. Travel grants are to support participation in wetland science education and research activities. The successful grantee will demonstrate this interest in the application package.
Demonstrated intent to use the grant for wetland science-related activities. The successful grantee will clearly document this intent in the application package.
Demonstrated aptitude to succeed in a wetland science career. The successful grantee will clearly document their potential to succeed in pursuit of a career in wetland science.
Demonstrated need for the grant. Travel grants are meant to aid promising students with limited travel funds. The successful grantee will demonstrate need in the application package and document it through current and pending support and letters of support.

Eligibility

Any student currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed above. The funded activity (conference, research, course) may take place anywhere, including non-USA locations, and international students are eligible IF they are attending a university in the USA.Note that it is the policy of The Wetland Foundation to support only direct costs, that is, those costs directly attributable to the award activities.Your institution may require a copy of our Indirect Cost Policy.