Estes Memorial
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Award: $1,800
To support graduate student research in nonmammalian vertebrate paleontology, with emphasis on systematics, morphology, biogeography, and paleoecology. Qualifications: Applicants must be current membership in SVP is required; applicant must be a graduate student at the time of application; students applying for the Estes Grant are not eligible to also apply for the Dawson Grant, Patterson Grant, Wood Award, or Lindsay Award in the same calendar year. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; will be asked to provide the following: detailed budget information including travel and living expenses, permit and material costs and additional expenses as well as other funding applicants are already receiving for the project; project description (3 pages, single-spaced maximum) Include the hypotheses applicants aim to test, the broader relevance to vertebrate paleontology, a brief outline of the timetable and logistics of applicants proposed project; state likely completion date for the research; project descriptions that exceed page limits will automatically be rejected; letter of support from project advisor or major professor including full contact information; a recent photo of the applicant and a brief (300-500 word) bio (these will only be used for the SVP awards banquet if the applicant receives this award); be sure to name all uploaded files with applicants name and a description (e.g. John Smith Photo). Focus: Paleontology.