Funding opportunities

How to Apply

Applications are assessed by the BSRG Committee primarily on the originality of the research and need. Send the following documents by e-mail to the BSRG Awards Officer by 31st January (rtf or pdf format, all in 12 point Times, single spaced, minimum 1.5 cm margin, with diagrams if appropriate):

1. A brief CV emphasizing your academic qualifications back to first degree level. Include: your name, current UK university, supervisors name(s), current source of funding, other sources of funding applied for (all frequently omitted!). Stick to relevant information we don't need to know if you can juggle chain saws while unicycling but we do need to hear about the training you have received (any related courses/industry experience acquired during your PhD period), relevant skills, any other awards you have received during your PhD research and the financial background to your project (for example are you NERC-, Industry-, University-, Department- or self-funded or a combination of these?). No more than 1 side of A4.

2. An outline of your present and proposed research. Outline the key generic problem that your PhD research is aiming to solve. Try to stress the aims, and possible uses of the research. Why should we fund you and not someone else? You must include: an explanation of how the award will be used (conference or fieldwork) and how your personal development and academic experience will benefit. No more than 2 sides of A4.

3. A breakdown of the budget giving details of the total cost of fieldwork or conference attendance. If you are applying for partial funding from BSRG you need to include a statement of how the balance will be raised. We need to know the exact amount that you are requesting from the fund. 1 side A4 max.

4. An e-mail from your supervisor, sent directly to the BSRG Awards Officer by the deadline, that includes a statement confirming that you are a PhD student at the institution named in your CV and demonstrating that you fulfil the conditions of the award. The email should include an explanation of why the award is needed for the project. This should not be a reference as such but should justify the request for funding and include comments as to why additional funds are require

About the Fund

In memory of Gill Harwood's international contribution to evaporite and carbonate sedimentology, and in keeping with Gill's spirit of global adventure and knowing that she would want other young women to share in some of the opportunities she pursued. The British Sedimentological Research Group, with assistance from the International Association of Sedimentologists and the Geological Society of London, have raised money through donations to generate a fund that will enable yearly grants to be awarded. The donations towards this fund were given mainly by individuals who knew and worked with Gill, from industry and from the British Sedimentological Research Group.

We wish to thank all of the many individuals who contributed to this fund, and to Amerada Hess, British Petroleum, Cambridge Carbonates, Mobil North Sea, Ranger Oil, and the Universities of East Anglia, Leeds and Newcastle for their generous contributions.

Jan Alexander (University of East Anglia)Dan Bosence (Royal Holloway University of London)Duncan Pirrie (Camborne School of Mines)

Thanks to the Personal Contributors to the Gill Harwood Memorial Fund:A. Adams, T. Alexandersson, J. Andrews, T. Atkinson, R. Bathurst, K. Bjorlykke, U. Boiano, I. Boomer, P. Brenchley, N. Chroston, I. Davison, H. Downes, W-C. Dullo, I. Fairchild, Fiona, G. Friedman, P. Friend, G. Fries, A. Friewald, S. Frisia, B. Funnel, R. Ginsburg, D. Grainger, O. Green, J, Hendry, J. Hudson, J. Ineson, E. Insalaco, I. Jarvis, T. Jickells, G. Kelling, M. Leeder, J. Light, I. Lind, J-P. Loreau, M. Luca, B. Maher, R. Major, M. Mange, I. McCave, B. Myers, G. Nichols, T.O'Riordan, F. Orszag-Sperber, H. Owen, L. Pray, C. Pudsey, E. Purdy, B. Purser, H. Reading, J. Reijmer, R. Riding, G. Rizzi, K. Schofield, S. van Rose, F. Vine, I. West, P. Wilson, J. Wood, R. Wood, J. Wonham, P. Wright.

Additional contributions to the fund would be very welcome and should be sent to either: Jan Alexander, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, U.K. or Dan Bosence, Department of Geology, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, U.K.

How to Apply

Applications are assessed by the BSRG Committee primarily on the originality of the research and need. Send the following documents by e-mail to the BSRG Awards Officer by 31st January (rtf or pdf format, all in 12 point Times, single spaced, minimum 1.5 cm margin, with diagrams if appropriate):

1. A brief CV emphasizing your academic qualifications back to first degree level. Include: your name, current UK university, supervisors name(s), current source of funding, other sources of funding applied for (all frequently omitted!). Stick to relevant information we don't need to know if you can juggle chain saws while unicycling but we do need to hear about the training you have received (any related courses/industry experience acquired during your PhD period), relevant skills, any other awards you have received during your PhD research and the financial background to your project (for example are you NERC-, Industry-, University-, Department- or self-funded or a combination of these?). No more than 1 side of A4.

2. An outline of your present and proposed research. Outline the key generic problem that your PhD research is aiming to solve. Try to stress the aims, and possible uses of the research. Why should we fund you and not someone else? You must include: an explanation of how the award will be used (conference or fieldwork) and how your personal development and academic experience will benefit. No more than 2 sides of A4.

3. A breakdown of the budget giving details of the total cost of fieldwork or conference attendance. If you are applying for partial funding from BSRG you need to include a statement of how the balance will be raised. We need to know the exact amount that you are requesting from the fund. 1 side A4 max.

4. An e-mail from your supervisor, sent directly to the BSRG Awards Officer by the deadline, that includes a statement confirming that you are a PhD student at the institution named in your CV and demonstrating that you fulfil the conditions of the award. The email should include an explanation of why the award is needed for the project. This should not be a reference as such but should justify the request for funding and include comments as to why additional funds are required.

About the fund

This fund was set up in memory of Trevor Elliott by his family, friends, students and colleagues. Trevor’s research interests spanned fluvial to deepwater stratigraphy, sedimentology and basin analysis. Trevor’s greatest strengths were in his scientific methods and teaching style and ability to engage with everyone, regardless of experience. We wish to thank all of the individuals who contributed to this fund.

How to Apply

Applications are assessed by the BSRG Committee primarily on the originality of the research and need. Send the following documents by e-mail to the BSRG Awards Officer by 31st January (rtf or pdf format, all in 12 point Times, single spaced, minimum 1.5 cm margin, with diagrams if appropriate):

1. A brief CV emphasizing your academic qualifications back to first degree level. Include: your name, current UK university, supervisors name(s), current source of funding, other sources of funding applied for (all frequently omitted!). Stick to relevant information we don't need to know if you can juggle chain saws while unicycling but we do need to hear about the training you have received (any related courses/industry experience acquired during your PhD period), relevant skills, any other awards you have received during your PhD research and the financial background to your project (for example are you NERC-, Industry-, University-, Department- or self-funded or a combination of these?). No more than 1 side of A4.

2. An outline of your present and proposed research. Outline the key generic problem that your PhD research is aiming to solve. Try to stress the aims, and possible uses of the research. Why should we fund you and not someone else? You must include: an explanation of how the award will be used and how your personal development and academic experience will benefit. No more than 2 sides of A4.

3. A breakdown of the budget giving details of the total cost of fieldwork. If you are applying for partial funding from BSRG you need to include a statement of how the balance will be raised. We need to know the exact amount that you are requesting from the fund. 1 side A4 max.

4. An e-mail from your supervisor, sent directly to the BSRG Awards Officer by the deadline, that includes a statement confirming that you are a PhD student at the institution named in your CV and demonstrating that you fulfil the conditions of the award. The email should include an explanation of why the award is needed for the project. This should not be a reference as such but should justify the request for funding and include comments as to why additional funds are required.

How to Apply 

Applications are assessed by the BSRG Committee primarily on the originality of research and need.

Send the following documents by e-mail to the BSRG Awards Officer by 31st January (rtf or pdf format, all in 12point Times, single spaced, minimum 1.5 cm margin, with diagrams if appropriate):

1. A 2-page CV plus a list of publications. The CV should include qualifications back to first degree level. Include: your name, current UK university, current sources of funding, and other sources of funding applied for.

2. An outline of your present and proposed research. You must include: an explanation of how the award will be used (e.g. conference/fieldwork/ lab work) and how your personal development will benefit. No more than 2 sides of A4.

3. A breakdown of the budget. If you are applying for partial funding from BSRG you need to include a statement of how the balance will be raised. We need to know the exact amount that you are requesting from the fund. 1 side A4 max.

4. A letter of support from an appropriate supervisor or collaborator, sent by email to the BSRG Awards Officer by the deadline, supporting your application and confirming that you are eligible for the award.

CASP Research Awards for Geological Fieldwork

CASP is funding 5 annual awards of up to £3,000 so that UK/EU-based undergraduate masters to early career researchers can carry out applied geological fieldwork. Funding will be for the fieldwork element alone and therefore excludes any significant analytical budget and will not include the applicant’s stipend. Further details can be found here.

AAPG Grants in Aid

The AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid Program is available to geoscience graduate students who may require funding for their research project. Grants are based on merit, and in part, on the financial needs of the applicant.

The program focuses on support of qualified candidates for masters or equivalent degrees. Qualified doctoral candidates are also encouraged to apply. Factors weighed in the selection of successful applicants include:

• Qualifications of the applicants as indicated by past performance.

• Originality and imagination of the proposed project, support of the department in which the work is being done.

• Perceived significance of the project to petroleum, energy minerals and related environmental geology.

Monetary awards up to a maximum amount of $2000. Grants are to be applied to expenses directly related to the student’s thesis work, such as fieldwork, laboratory analyses, etc. Funds are not to be used for capital equipment, conferences, salaries, tuition, room & board during the school year.

Applicants are required to submit official academic transcripts by mail before the deadline. The deadline for the program closes on January 31st. Applications for the program are available online through the AAPG website.

Geological Society Research Funding

The Geological Society invites applications for awards from several funds for research into all aspects of geology, the average award has been £1,000.

Awards Secretary,Geological Society,Burlington House,Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG.

Tel: +44 20 7434 9944 Fax: +44 20 7439 8975 Email: enquiries@geolsoc.org.uk

IAS Grants

In order to promote the study of Sedimentology, one of the goals of the IAS is to help PhD and other students with their Sedimentology studies. Therefore, the IAS offers three types of grants: the Postgraduate Grant Scheme (PGS), various travel grants and an 'Institutional IAS Grant'. More info here.

SEPM Student Grants

The SEPM Foundation, Inc. manages the distribution of various designated student assistance grants. Details for application (by Jan 15th) can be found here.