Michele Aldrich History and Philosophy of Geology Student Research Award

The History and Philosophy of Geology Division is soliciting proposals for a student research award. Up to $4,000 is available if justified with a supporting budget.

This award, established in 2017, is made possible by the Michele Aldrich History and Philosophy of Geology Student Research Award Fund, managed by the GSA Foundation. The purpose of the fund is to support research grants through the History and Philosophy of Geology Division for students who conduct historical research within the geosciences. Preference will be given to doctoral-level and then master’s-level students. Graduates who received their Ph.D. in the previous five years may also be considered. Annual awards will be made by the History and Philosophy of Geology Division of the Geological Society of America, through a process involving initial selection of applicants by GSA’s Research Grants Committee and final selection and/or ratification of the awarded recipients by the GSA History and Philosophy of Geology Division. Recipients of the Michele Aldrich History and Philosophy of Geology Student Research Award will be included in the annual GSA and/or GSA Foundation research award ceremonies, along with other student research award recipients.

All applicants:

Please review the GSA Graduate Student Research Grants website and follow its guidelines and deadlines. Download the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Worksheet to plan your proposal. See also the STEPS pdf.

Deadline:

Follow the February deadline as announced on the GSA Graduate Student Research Grants website (Feb 18, 2025).

Are you a graduate student?

Students must apply online for this award through the standard GSA Graduate Student Research Grant process.

Are you an early career scholar?

Applicants who are no longer students, but have completed a Ph.D. in the previous five years, are welcome to apply. However, the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant process is for current students only. Therefore, please apply by sending an application directly to the Awards Committee Chair by the GSA February deadline. The application should consist of a completed GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Worksheet, a CV, and e-mail addresses for three scholars who can serve as references.

If you have questions about the award, please contact the Chair of the Awards Committee, History and Philosophy of Geology Division, GSA: David Spanagel <davidspanagel@comcast.net>

Note: Aldrich awards may be requested in an amount greater than the online proposal form allows. If so, enter the maximum allowed amount in the “Amount Requested” column and then enter the additional amount in the “Other Sources” category.

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