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Grants, fellowships, and awards in cave and karst science
Grants, fellowships, and awards relevant to cave and karst science. Nothing here has closed: listings are removed automatically the day after their deadline.
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A one-time $3,000 award for master's students in karst science. Open to any student enrolled in, or accepted into, a master's program at a US institution. Established in memory of William L. Wilson, a karst consultant who worked on groundwater problems in Florida and elsewhere.
Closes 15 February 2027 Graduate Announced each autumn/winter, closes 15 February
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Supports graduate research toward a master's or doctorate in cave and karst studies. Any field of the earth, natural, or social sciences qualifies provided the work addresses caves or karst. Four to six grants are awarded each year.
Closes 1 March 2027 Graduate Announced each winter, closes 1 March
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Two fellowships awarded annually for cave-related thesis research. Open to NSS members pursuing graduate studies anywhere in the world. Requires a project description of seven pages or fewer, a resume with NSS number, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a budget.
Closes 15 March 2027 Graduate Awarded annually, closes 15 March
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Supports dissertation research on caves and karst in any field. Research may be conducted anywhere in the world, but applicants must be full-time students at a US college or university. Requires a letter of intent, a proposal of 5,000 words or fewer, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
Closes 1 June 2027 Graduate Announced each spring, closes 1 June
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Supports thesis research on caves and karst in any field. Research may be conducted anywhere in the world, but applicants must be full-time students at a US college or university. Requires a letter of intent, a proposal of 5,000 words or fewer, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
Closes 1 June 2027 Graduate Announced each spring, closes 1 June
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Supports undergraduate research on caves and karst in any field. Research may be conducted anywhere in the world, but applicants must be full-time students at a US college or university. Requires a letter of intent, a proposal of 5,000 words or fewer, transcripts, and a letter from the faculty advisor.
Closes 1 June 2027 Undergraduate Announced each spring, closes 1 June
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