Best Geology Grants in Texas

The AEG K-14 Education Fund Grant supports geological education across K-14 levels, including elementary, middle, high schools, and community colleges. Established by the AEG Foundation, its purpose is to encourage innovative teaching methods in geology through hands-on activities and professional demonstrations. Grants are available to accredited educators and institutions in the U.S. While AEG membership is encouraged, it is not mandatory. The fund excludes support for political activities and overhead costs.

Texas geology and related STEM students can access funding through Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity to pursue full-time graduate degrees at participating U.S. universities. Qualified U.S. citizens in astronomy, geology, materials science, physics, computer science, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and related engineering fields may receive US $27,000 annually plus required paid summer internships with sponsoring employers.

Texas geology graduate students enrolled in earth science master’s or doctoral programs at North American or Central American universities can access funding for thesis research through the Geological Society of America’s Graduate Student Research Grants, with awards of approximately US $2,500. Eligible GSA members working in any geological science subfield may be considered, with encouragement for underrepresented students.

Individuals conducting nonprofit geology and related environmental research in mountain environments, including those based in Texas working in the Pacific Northwest, may be eligible for the Mazama Research Grant Program. With a mission to advance understanding of mountain environments, Mazamas provides researchers and students with support for field studies in disciplines such as geology, glaciology, ecology, and high-altitude medicine.

Texas geology and environmental health organizations can access funding through Burroughs Wellcome Fund for projects connecting climate change and human health, with awards of US $2,500 - US $50,000. Eligible efforts include interdisciplinary research, climate and health communication, community outreach, and innovative approaches to preparing for extreme weather and health system disruptions in Canada and the U.S.

Texas geology and earth science Ph.D. candidates who are Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumni nearing dissertation completion can access funding through the Institute for Citizens & Scholars MMUF Dissertation Grant. This U.S.-wide program offers up to US $30,000 for one year of writing support in eligible humanities, social science, and physical science fields, including geology.