ASM 2021 African Graduate Student Research Fund for African Researchers

The African Graduate Student Research Fund committee was formed in 2013 as an ad hoc committee and was promoted to a standing committee in 2016. Its mission is to support the next generation of African mammalogists by awarding individual grants of $1,500 and an online ASM membership to African nationals pursuing graduate degrees. Between 2014 and 2018, 2-3 awards were granted annually; in 2019, 4 proposals were funded, and in 2020 this number increased to 5.

• Table of Content
• About American Society of Mammalogists (ASM)
• African Graduate Student RAfrican Graduate Student Research Fundesearch Fund
• Aim and Benefits of African Graduate Student RAfrican Graduate Student Research Fundesearch Fund
• Requirements for African Graduate Student RAfrican Graduate Student Research Fundesearch Fund Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About American Society of Mammalogists (ASM)

The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was established in 1919 for the purpose of promoting interest in the study of mammals. In addition to being among the most charismatic of animals, mammals are important in many disciplines from paleontology to ecology and evolution. We, of course, are mammals and thus are in the interesting position of studying ourselves in quest of a greater understanding of the role of mammals in the natural world. The ASM is currently composed of around 2,500 members, many of whom are professional scientists. Members of the Society have always ... continue reading

African Graduate Student RAfrican Graduate Student Research Fundesearch Fund

Aim and Benefits of African Graduate Student RAfrican Graduate Student Research Fundesearch Fund

Individual grants of $1,500 and an online ASM membership to African nationals pursuing graduate degrees.

Requirements for African Graduate Student RAfrican Graduate Student Research Fundesearch Fund Qualification

Eligible students must be citizens of African countries and currently enrolled in a graduate program. Projects must be field oriented investigations of natural history, conservation, ecology, systematics, wildlife biology, biogeography, or behavior. The selection committee’s membership reflects these diverse fields and has field research experience in Africa.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications consist of (1) a 3-page proposal prepared and submitted by the applicant and (2) an e-mail
from the applicant’s major graduate advisor; instructions for both are detailed below. Please ensure that your proposal is formatted as a .pdf and has the file name FAMILY NAME_FIRST NAME_AGSRF (e.g., Grinnell_Joseph_AGSRF). Failure to comply with these requests may result in our inability to review your proposal. Proposals should be e-mailed to Dr. Link E. Olson ([email protected]), Chair of the African Graduate Student Fellowship Committee, by 15 April 2021; applications received after that date will not be reviewed. In the subject header, please put FAMILY NAME_ FIRST NAME_AGSRF.

African Graduate Student Fund Grant Application (PDF)
African Graduate Student Fund Grant Application (DOCX)
Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions

For more details, visit ASM website.