Grant Archive

Founded in 1882, the Colorado Scientific Society promotes knowledge, the understanding of science, and its application to human needs, focusing primarily on earth science, but welcoming members with interests in all fields of science.

RESEARCH GRANTS AVAILABLE

The Colorado Scientific Society invites graduate students in Master’s and PhD programs at accredited colleges and universities to apply for research grants to be awarded in April 2008. Approximately eight grants ranging from $500 to $1200 each will be awarded for field-oriented research on geology, geochemistry, and geophysics on the Rocky Mountain region. In addition, grants as large as $1000 are awarded for engineering geology research (with no restriction on geographic area of interest) and one or more grants for as much as $1750 is offered for studies on the Heart Mountain fault in northwestern Wyoming or for Quaternary studies.
 
Applications may be submitted either by e-mail or through the regular mail.  E-mail applications consist of the Grant Application Form and the Appraisal of Applicant (both in Microsoft Word format) as attachments to e-mails sent to:
 
            William Nesse: nesse@ctos.com
 
Applications sent through the mail consist of five copies (one original and four copies) each of the Grant Application Form and the Appraisal of Applicant of submitted together to
 
Chair, Memorial Research Funds
Colorado Scientific Society
P.O. Box 150495
Lakewood, Colorado 80215-0495
 
If required, confidentiality of the supporting "Appraisal of Applicant" can be preserved by enclosing that completed form in a separate, sealed envelope to be mailed along with the student's application.
 
DEADLINE:  E-mail applications must be received by Dr. Nesse by March 31, 2008.  Mailed applications must be postmarked by the same date. 
 

FORMS

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
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GRANT APPLICATION FORM:
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APPRAISAL OF APPLICANT FORM:
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RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED

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