Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: January 15
Level: graduate, phd
Renewable: No
About
The Elmer C. Birney Award supports graduate students whose thesis research focuses on mammalian systematics or evolution. It encourages scientific contributions in these specialized areas of mammalogy.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must be a graduate student conducting research on mammalian systematics or evolution
- Must be an ASM member (or join at time of application)
Required Materials
- Application form
- Research proposal
- Budget
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
Timeline
Applications open in September. Deadline in January. Winners notified in March.
Tips
Develop a strong research proposal that clearly outlines its contribution to mammalian systematics or evolutionary biology. Emphasize the scientific merit and innovation of your research. Secure strong letters of recommendation from your advisor.