Alan H. Kamb Endowed Grant
    Kansas Herpetological Society - Recipients must be KHS members. The KHS annually awards a $100.00 grant in memory of Alan H. Kamb, longtime member and supporter of the KHS. KHS members doing research on Kansas snakes in the state are eligible. Self-nominations are permitted. See the KHS web site for details.
    http://www.ku.edu/~khs/

    AMNH Grants & Fellowships
    American Museum of Natural History - The American Museum of Natural History offers competitive grants and fellowships in areas broadly related to its scientific and educational objectives. These areas include the fields of vertebrate zoology, invertebrate zoology, paleozoology, anthropology, astrophysics and earth and planetary sciences. This site describes the programs that provide the support, and gives instructions to individuals who wish to apply. Four major programs are involved: Grants, Research Fellowships, Graduate Student Fellowships (including International Graduate Student Fellowships), and Research Experiences for Undergraduates. The AMNH often funds research projects on North American amphibians, turtles, reptiles, and crocodilians.
    http://research.amnh.org/grants/index.html

    Biodiversity Leadership Awards
    Bay and Paul Foundations - In 1995, the Bay and Paul Foundations enlisted the aid of ten distinguished educational and research institutions to create the Biodiversity Leadership Awards, a program to recognize and encourage excellence in the continuing effort to identify and preserve biodiversity. Winning biologists receive US$180,000, payable over a three-year period. Most recent herpetologist to receive this prestigious award: Karen R. Lips, searching for the cause--or, she thinks, more likely the causes--of a mysterious global die-off among frogs and other amphibians.
    http://www.bayandpaulfoundations.org/about_awards.htm

    Center for Field Research
    Earthwatch Institute - The mission of the Earthwatch Institute is to promote sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists, educators and the general public. CNAH Note: Earthwatch has funded a number of herpetological field projects. Email them at: cfr@earthwatch.org
    http://www.earthwatch.org/index.html

    CHS Herpetological Grants
    Chicago Herpetological Society - The Chicago Herpetological Society sponsors an annual CHS Grant Program to award financial support for herpetological research and conservation.
    http://www.chicagoherp.org/grants/rules.html

    DAPTF Seed Grants
    Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force - DAPTF Seed Grants are intended as one-time awards of between $500 and $2000 for the support or initiation of research that furthers the DAPTF's mission to determine the nature, extent and causes of amphibian population declines. There are two categories in this year's round, thanks to generous support from the US Department of the Interior's Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative. We will accept applications in Spanish, Portuguese and French, as well as in English.

    ARMI AWARDS. The criterion for these awards is that the proposed work should be done on species or issues of concern in the USA. ARMI is particularly interested in funding research on potential stressors of amphibian populations.

    UNRESTRICTED AWARDS. The DAPTF welcomes applications that address any aspect of amphibian declines, but favors joint applications that involve a partnership between herpetologists in developed and developing countries. We are also prioritizing research that investigates synergistic effects between two or more factors that have been identified as actual or potential causes of amphibian population declines.

    Applicants should indicate which of the above categories they have in mind, but we will consider applications in the ARMI category also in the Unrestricted category. Do not hesitate to contact Tim Halliday if you need clarification or advice. Proposals of no more than 4 pages should be addressed to: Tim Halliday, DAPTF International Director, at the address on the back of Froglog, or by

    email to t.r.halliday@open.ac.uk

    Proposals should contain: (1) Name, affiliation and contact information of proposer(s), (2) Project title, (3) Description of the intended work, including localities and species involved, (4) Start date and schedule of the project, (5) Explanation of how the project will further the DAPTF's mission, (6) Budget breakdown, including details of additional funding obtained or sought from elsewhere (note that we do not provide funds to support salaries), (7) References, if appropriate, and (8) Any other pertinent information.

    All information acquired with the support of the DAPTF remains the intellectual property of the grant recipient, but must be freely available to the DAPTF and for the DAPTF's use in furthering its mission.

    The closing date for applications is 15th December.

    http://www.open.ac.uk/OU/Academic/Biology/J_Baker/JBtxt.htm

    David J. Morafka Memorial Research Grant
    Desert Tortoise Council - DAVID J. MORAFKA MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANT

    In honor and memory of Dr. David J. Morafka, distinguished herpetologist and authority on North American gopher tortoises, the Desert Tortoise Council, with the aid of several donors, has established a monetary grant to help support research that contributes to the understanding, management and conservation of tortoises of the genus Gopherus in the southwestern United States and/or Mexico: G. agassizii, G. berlandieri and/or G. flavomarginatus.

    Grant Amount: $2,000 to be awarded at the Desert Tortoise Council’s Annual Symposium, depending on the availability of funding and an appropriate recipient.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be associated with a recognized institution (e.g., university, museum, government agency, non-governmental organization) and may be graduate students, post-doctoral students or other researchers. They must agree to present a report on the results of the research in which grant funds were used at a future symposium of the Desert Tortoise Council.

    Evaluation Criteria: Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the potential of the research to contribute to the biological knowledge of one or more of the above gopher tortoise species, and to their management and conservation. Important considerations are the significance and originality of the research problem, design of sampling and analysis, preliminary data supporting the feasibility of the research, and the likelihood of successful completion and publication.

    Application Procedure:

    1. Obtain an application form from the Desert Tortoise Council’s website (www.deserttortoise.org) or print out the form from an e-mail notification.

    2. Provide all information requested on the application, including a description of the research project in no more than 1,200 words.

    3. Applications must be accompanied by three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the applicant’s research advisor, supervisor or a knowledgeable colleague. The letters must be in sealed envelopes addressed to the “Morafka Research Grant Selection Committee” with the recommenders’ signatures across the flaps.

    4. Completed application materials must be submitted by 1 December to the Desert Tortoise Council, P. O. Box 3273, Beaumont, California 92223.

    5. A research grant recipient will be selected by a committee of gopher tortoise biologists appointed by the Desert Tortoise Council Board of Directors.

    6. The research grant recipient will be notified of his/her selection by 1 February of the following year and the award will be presented at the annual Desert Tortoise Council Symposium.

    http://www.deserttortoise.org

    Fellowships for Graduate Students in Wildlife Ecology
    The Welder Wildlife Foundation - The Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation's graduate research scholarship program was initiated in 1956, with the first graduate students beginning field research in wildlife and wildlife-related problems, and to promote the education of exceptionally qualified young people along these lines.
    http://members.aol.com/welderwf/fellowship.html

    Helen T. and F. M. Gaige Fund
    American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - A special bequest to aid young scientists in their research activities in herpetology. This grant commemorates Helen T. Gaige, renown herpetologist at the University of Michigan and longtime ASIH member.
    http://199.245.200.110/awards/gaige2.html

    Henry S. Fitch Award for Excellence in Herpetology
    American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - The Henry S. Fitch Award honors the herpetological spirit of Henry S. Fitch, a distinguished member of the University of Kansas faculty, for his manifold contributions to our understanding of the systematics, ecology, natural history and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. The award is made by the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) to an individual for long term excellence in the study of amphibian and/or reptile biology, based principally on the quality of the awardee's research, with consideration given to educational and service impacts of the individual's career in the field of herpetology. The award is presented at the banquet held in conjunction with the annual meeting of ASIH and includes a cash prize and a commemorative certificate. The award was initiated in 1998, and was given in 2002 to Robert F. Inger, Field Museum of Natural History, for his original and insightful studies on the systematics, ecology and biogeography of the amphibians and reptiles of tropical Africa and southeast Asia.

    Nominations for the Fitch Award may be made by any herpetologist, including self nominations, and should include a letter of nomination detailing the nominee's specific contributions and their impact on the field of herpetology, a curriculum vitae and any additional supporting materials. All nominations are effective for three years. Nominations must be received by 1 March for the nominee to be eligible for that year's award. Four copies of the nomination materials should be sent to the ASIH Secretary.

    Maureen A. Donnelly
    ASIH Secretary
    Biological Sciences - OE 167
    Florida International University
    11200 SW 8th Street
    University Park
    Miami, Florida 33199
    asih@fiu.edu


    http://199.245.200.110/awards/fitch.html

    Howard K. Gloyd/Edward H. Taylor Scholarship
    Kansas Herpetological Society - Recipients must be KHS members. The KHS annually grants a $100.00 scholarship named for Howard K. Gloyd and Edward H. Taylor, two distinguished Kansas herpetologists. KHS student members and non-student members doing research on Kansas herpetology or conducting herpetological field work in the state are eligible. Self-nominations are permitted. See the KHS web site for details.
    http://www.ku.edu/~khs/

    Jessup Award
    Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia - The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia administers the Jessup Award, intended to assist students to conduct studies at the academy under the supervision of a curatorial staff member. Jessup Fund applicants may be in any specialty in which the academy curators have expertise. A Jessup student is expected to give a seminar after his or her arrival, and is encouraged to publish at least some of his or her work accomplished at the academy.
    http://fundingopps.cos.com/alerts/3593

    Marvin Aures Herpetological Grant
    Western New York Herpetological Society - The Western New York Herpetological Society annually awards the Marvin Aures Herpetological Grant. The Marvin Aures Herpetological Grant was established to support non-profit herpetological, especially chelonian or New York State related, education and conservation efforts.

    An award of up to $500 will be awarded in one or more of the following areas:

    1. New York State Herpetology
    2. Student Research in Herpetology
    3. Conservation
    4. Management, Husbandry, and Propagation
    5. Education

    When accepting the grant, the recipient aggress to abide by all federal, state, and local laws and to acknowledge the Western New York Herpetological Society in any publications or public presentations that result from the research. Recipients should inform the Grant Committee when the funded project is completed and are encouraged to submit a summary of their research for publication in the WNYHS newsletter or present a program at a WNYHS membership meeting.

    Proposals should include:

    1. Statement of the objectives of the proposal
    2. Which of the above categories the proposal is being submitted under
    3. Description of Materials and Methods
    4. Complete budget, not to exceed $500
    5. Brief resume of the applicant, if an individual. If the applicant is an organization, background information on that organization should be included.
    6. Letters of support from collaborating partners or institutions are encouraged; student applicants must include a letter of support from a faculty adviser.
    7. Anticipated completion date for the project.

    The Marvin Aures Herpetological Grant gives preference, but is not limited to, chelonian research topics. Proposals may be either mailed to the WNYHS at the address below or submitted by email (letters of support, however, should be sent by mail). Grant money may not be used as salary, tuition or to pay the costs of publication. Mailed paper applications must be typed using a common font (e.g., Arial, Times, Courier) not smaller than 10 pt, and text must be double-spaced. When submitting proposals by mail, send four copies of the entire package (e.g., resume, budget, etc.). Applications should be brief and simple. We prefer complete proposal packages that do not exceed five double-spaced pages (excluding literature citations, applicant's resume and letter[s] of recommendation). Applications must be received by 31 December, and awards are announced by 28 February.

    Western New YorkHerpetological Society
    Marvin Aures Herpetological Grant
    82 Moulton Avenue
    Buffalo, New York 14223

    Grant submissions may also be submitted electronically to

    asokolik@wnyherp.org.

    http://www.wnyherp.org/grant.html

    MSH Grants
    Michigan Society of Herpetologists - MICHIGAN HERPETOFAUNAL GRANTS AVAILABLE

    The Michigan Society of Herpetologists is pleased to announce the establishment of two conservation funds to award grants for reptile, turtle, and amphibian projects in Michigan. A large portion of our mission is conservation so this is one of our ways we can help support that mission. The grants are as follows:

    MSH General Conservation Fund - can be used to fund any project related to any reptile, turtle, or amphibian in Michigan. To apply, go to:

    http://www.michherp.org/MSHconserve.html

    MSH Massasauga Conservation Fund - grants from these funds can only be used for Eastern Massasauga research in Michigan. To apply, go to:

    http://www.michherp.org/masconserve.html

    We are currently accepting grant applications which can be download from the web pages above. Grants will be awarded on a rate of $500 per grant. Multiple grants can be awarded in one year. These Grants are small but they do represent a significant portion of our treasury. We estimate that we will give out 4 grants per year. Interested individuals can apply multiple times in one year.

    MSH looks forward to seeing your grant proposals and awarding grants.

    http://www.michherp.org/MSHconserve.html

    National Science Foundation (NSF)
    U.S. Government - The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs that invest over $3.3 billion per year in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering. A small percentage of this funding goes for research on North American amphibians, turtles, reptiles, and crocodilians.
    http://www.nsf.gov/home/menus/funding.htm

    Scholarships & How to Get Them
    - You may be reading this website because you’ve already concluded that you will apply for scholarships. Or, the question of whether or not to apply for scholarships may not have an obvious answer for you yet. Either way, it’s sensible to read our website and get the facts about scholarships as well as the best advice we can offer about how to succeed in winning scholarships.
    http://www.scholarshiphelp.org

    SSAR Grants-in-Herpetology
    Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles - Proposals are being accepted for the SSAR Grants-in Herpetology Program. At the SSAR 1978 annual meeting in Tempe, Arizona, then-SSAR president Joseph T. Collins proposed this program, in collaboration with then-SSAR Secretary Stephen R. Edwards, and the SSAR Board agreed and voted to established SSAR Grants-in-Herpetology. This program is intended to provide financial support for deserving individuals or organizations involved in herpetological research, education, or conservation. Grant proposals will be considered in the following seven categories: Conservation of Amphibians and/or Reptiles, Field Research, Laboratory Research, Herpetological Education, Travel, International, and Bibliographic Research. Note: The SSAR Board has decreed that past award recipients are not eligible for additional GIH awards.
    http://www.ukans.edu/~ssar/GIH.html

    The Linnaeus Fund Grants
    Chelonian Research Foundation - The Chelonian Research Foundation, established as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation in 1992, has administered a turtle research endowment fund named The Linnaeus Fund since 1992 for which it invites the submission of chelonian research proposals for its Annual Turtle Research Awards . Named after Carolus Linnaeus [1707-1778], the Swedish creator of binomial nomenclature, the fund honors the first turtle taxonomist and father of all modern systematics. Linnaeus Fund awards are granted annually to individuals for specific turtle research projects, with either partial or full support as funding allows.
    http://www.chelonian.org/linnaeus/

    Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grants
    American Museum of Natural History - The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grants offer financial support to individuals for research on North American fauna in any phase of wildlife conservation or natural history related to the activities of the American Museum. Projects dealing with ornithology should be submitted to the Frank M. Chapman Memorial Grants. Applications are reviewed by the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Committee, appointed by the President of the American Museum of Natural History. The Committee includes Museum Trustees, members of the Museum staff and other persons chosen for their interest in North American wildlife and Theodore Roosevelt. Deadline Applications on prescribed forms must be postmarked by February 15; awards are announced in early April.
    http://research.amnh.org/grants/grantsprog.html

    THS Grants-in-Herpetology
    Texas Herpetological Society - Requests should not exceed $500.00. Awards will announced annually on 15 March. See the web site for details.
    http://www.kingsnake.com/ths/

    W. Frank Blair Award Competition
    Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute - A cash award of $500 will be made by the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI) for the best paper by a student, published or unpublished, pertaining to the natural sciences including anthropology and archeology, and the Chihuahuan Desert region. The award honors the memory of Dr. W. Frank Blair, a noted zoologist and the first Chairman of the distinguished CDRI Board of Scientists. Send entries to: Blair Award Competition, CDRI, Box 905, Fort Davis, Texas, 79734. Each entry will be judged by three members of the CDRI Board of Scientists and will receive a written review. Papers on the North American herpetofauna are eligible for this award. See web site for competition rules.
    http://www.cdri.org/Blair%20Award/Blair.html
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