The Paleontological Society

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1. Arthur James Boucot Research Grants

   The Paleontological Society’s Arthur James Boucot Research Grants provide approximately $30,000 annually—typically awards of about $5,000, with grants up to $30,000—for original research in morphology, taxonomy, and biostratigraphy, preferably involving fieldwork.

   Research ProjectPaleontology

   Deadline

   Feb 1, 2027

   Amount

   $30,000

2. Paleontological Society Student Research Grants

   The Paleontological Society offers student research grants of typically $1,200–$1,500 to support undergraduate and graduate research on any aspect of paleontology.

   Research ProjectPaleontology

   Deadline

   Feb 10, 2027

   Amount

   $1,500

3. Paleontological Society International Research Program (PalSIRP-Sepkoski)

   The Paleontological Society, Palaeontological Association, and Sociedad Española de Paleontología offer the PalSIRP-Sepkoski Grants to support international paleontology and paleobiology research.

   Research ProjectPaleontology/Paleobiology

   Deadline

   Mar 1, 2027

   Amount

   $25,000

4. Paleontological Society Outreach and Education Grant

   The Paleontological Society offers Outreach and Education Grants of up to $2,500 to support member-led programs in paleontology education and community engagement, including field trips, educator training, curriculum and material development, and digital outreach.

   Research ProjectPaleontology and Paleobiology

   Deadline

   Mar 2, 2027

   Amount

   $2,500

5. Arthur James Boucot Research Grants

   The Paleontological Society’s Arthur James Boucot Research Grants provide individual awards (program total $30,000; typical awards ≈USD 5,000, with awards up to USD 30,000 possible) to support original early-career research in morphology, taxonomy, and biostratigraphy—preferably with significant fieldwork—and may fund travel, field research, and equipment (funds may not be used for institutional overhead, publication costs, or modeling studies reliant on fossil/modern databases).

   Research ProjectPaleontology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $30,000

6. Diversity Engagement and Enhancement in Paleontology (DEEP) Award

   The Paleontological Society's Diversity Engagement and Enhancement in Paleontology (DEEP) Award recognizes early-career professionals and students who have advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion within the global paleontology community.

   OtherPaleontology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $1,200

7. Norman Newell Early Career Grant Program

   Paleontological Society’s Norman Newell Early Career Grant Program awards up to six individual grants of $5,000 each to early-career paleontologists (Ph.D. completed within the last five years) who are members in good standing to support research-related expenses such as domestic/foreign travel, fieldwork, and equipment (funds may not be used for salary, stipends, tuition, institutional overhead, or publication costs); preference is given to projects outside the Arthur Boucot topical areas.

   FellowshipPaleontology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $5,000

8. Paleontological Society Collections Grant

   The Paleontological Society’s Collections Grant funds curatorial and digitization projects for paleontological/paleobiological natural history collections—e.g., curation, digitization, rehousing, georeferencing, staffing/training, supplies, shipping, and workshops—with awards of $500–$5,000 and typically 2–10 awards annually.

   Research ProjectPaleontology / Natural History Collections

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $5,000

9. Paleontological Society Funding for Meetings

   The Paleontological Society offers grants to support meetings organized by Society members—up to US$1,000 for stand‑alone meetings and, if funds permit, US$400 per invited speaker (up to two) for sessions within larger meetings.

   Workshop/ConferencePaleontology

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $1,000

10. Paleontological Society Geoscience Policy Internship

    The Paleontological Society, in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), will fund two 7-week Geoscience Policy Internships to support graduate students in developing research/policy projects and gaining hands-on experience with the policy-making process in Washington, D.C.

    InternshipGeosciences

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    $6,750

11. Paleontological Society International Research Program (PalSIRP - Sepkoski Grants)

    The Paleontological Society, with funding from the Palaeontological Association and the Spanish Paleontological Society, offers the PalSIRP Sepkoski Grants—up to twenty-five individual awards of US $1,000 to support fieldwork and research in any area of paleontology/paleobiology.

    Research ProjectPaleontology

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    $1,000

12. Paleontological Society Outreach and Education Grant

    The Paleontological Society's Outreach and Education Grant provides awards up to $2,500 (number of awards flexible) to support educational outreach and community engagement in any paleontology/paleobiology sub-discipline, including field trips, educator training, curriculum or online resource development, educational apps, and undergraduate-led outreach, with priority for projects that involve undergraduates, create new educational technologies, or produce widely distributable materials.

    OtherPaleontology; Science Education

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    $2,500

13. Paleontological Society Strimple Award

    The Paleontological Society’s Strimple Award recognizes outstanding achievement in paleontology by amateurs and provides $2,000 to be used toward travel to the Society’s annual banquet at the GSA meeting.

    TravelPaleontology

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    $2,000

14. Paleontological Society Student Research Grants

    The Paleontological Society offers limited Student Research Grants to support undergraduate and graduate student research on any aspect of paleontology, with typical awards of $1,200–$1,500 (requests over $1,500 must include a budget justification and evidence of consideration of other funding).

    FellowshipPaleontology

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    $1,500

15. Paleontological Society Student Research Grants

    The Paleontological Society offers limited student research grants to support research on any aspect of paleontology, with typical awards of $1,200–$1,500 (requests above $1,500 require justification and demonstration that other funding was considered).

    Research ProjectPaleontology

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    $1,500

16. Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship Program

    Offered jointly by the Paleontological Society and the U.S. National Park Service, the Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship supports mentor–student pairs to conduct research, inventories, education, and outreach on fossil resources in NPS units nationwide.

    FellowshipPaleontology

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    $3,500

17. Pojeta Award

    The Paleontological Society awards the Pojeta Award in recognition of exceptional professional or public service that furthers the field of paleontology beyond formal job duties; the award specifically excludes recognition for published scientific research.

    OtherPaleontology

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

18. Schuchert Award (Charles Schuchert Award)

    The Paleontological Society's Charles Schuchert Award recognizes early-career Members whose paleontological work demonstrates excellence; nominations are accepted annually with a February 1 deadline (nominations received after that date are held for the next year).

    OtherPaleontology

    Deadline

    Not listed

    Amount

    Not listed

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