Resources and Funding for Research

Presenting results and conducting analyses in the field or the lab can cost money. Find money to support your research:

Apply for Jackson School research funding

If you are a EPS student (General Geology, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Environmental Science) and in good standing, you can apply for funds to support your research.

Undergraduate research fellowship

The School of Undergraduate Studies offers a research fellowship for all currently enrolled UT undergraduate students. The Undergraduate Research Fellowship provides up to $1,000 to cover costs associated with academic research projects proposed and written by student applicants. For more information, including how to apply and deadlines, visit Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

Funding, scholarships and grants

There are many funding sources available within and outside the University to conduct research, purchase equipment, attend science events, or present your work. The following should not be considered an exhaustive list.

University scholarships for research and travel
The Hamilton Book Awards
University Co-op George H. Mitchell Award
UT Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) offers scholarships and awards for research and travel.
Green Fund from UT Office of Sustainability
American Geophysical Union: Student Travel Grants & Scholarships. Offers a range of student travel grants and scholarships to attend the AGU Fall meeting and other regional meetings.
Geological Society of America undergraduate research grants:
- GSA Grants and Scholarships
- GSA Section Research Grants
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) scholarships:
- SEG scholarships
AAPG Annual Convention usually offers travel grants to students selected to present at the student research poster session. To submit an abstract for the 2020 convention visit ACE 2020
AAPG Foundation:
- L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant program
- Military Veteran’s Scholarship Program

Pro Tip!

Science meetings, events and conferences…

If you are attending a national or local meeting, always check the website or inquire with the coordinator about any student travel grants or opportunities where you can volunteer to cover the registration costs.