Deadline: 31-May-22
The Yorkshire Geological Society Fearnsides Award is now open to support research by early-career Earth Scientists with a connection to the North of England.
Awards are intended to support clearly specified research or activities that help the professional development of an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
This may include presenting research outcomes at a major conference or following up on a newly identified research opportunity that could not have been anticipated at the beginning of your project.
Awards are considered not only on the merit of the proposed activity but also on the potential benefits for the career development of the applicant. Please note that these awards are not intended to fund undergraduate dissertations in themselves, but may support research or communication opportunities emerging from such a dissertation after completion of a degree.
Following a review of the award criteria by YGS Council, from 2016 onwards the Society has funded an annual Fearnsides Award to support current research in earth science and related subjects, being carried out by a person who may be considered an early-career researcher (ie. will have completed a PhD within the past 5 years).
Funding Information
- Award provides a grant of up to £500.
Expectations for successful Applicants
- To acknowledge funding from the ‘Yorkshire Geological Society Fearnsides Award’ in all publications or publicity relating to the funded project
- To produce a summaryreport for the Society within 3 months of completing their funded research, in a form which can be published on the YGS website and included in the YGS Circular;
- Subject to the content of the annual YGS programme of events, successful applicants may be invited give a presentation on the outcome of their project at a YGS Indoor Meeting, lead a relevant field trip or do further activities promoting geoscience in our region.
For more information, visit https://www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk/grants