Best Geology Grants in New Jersey

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.

New Jersey geology and related STEM students who are U.S. citizens pursuing graduate degrees at participating universities can access funding through Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity. Awards of US $27,000 annually support graduate study and required paid summer internships in physical sciences, geology, and related engineering fields at GFSD partner institutions nationwide.

New Jersey geology and environmental organizations or agencies working in waste management can access funding recognition through the Air & Waste Management Association’s Richard I. Stessel Waste Management Award. This annual honor supports outstanding achievements in waste management science, regulation, prevention, or education, and may be given to individuals, organizations, or agencies across the U.S.

Graduate students in geological sciences at New Jersey universities and other North and Central American institutions can apply for approximately US $2,500 to support master’s or doctoral thesis research. Geological Society of America grants fund a wide range of geoscience topics, with eligibility restricted to GSA members and an advisor appraisal required.

New Jersey geology and environmental health organizations can access funding through the Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants to support projects at the intersection of climate change and human health. Administered by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, awards of US $2,500 - US $50,000 back early-stage, cross-disciplinary research, outreach, education, and preparedness efforts.

Doctoral candidates who are Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumni in eligible humanities, social science, physical science, or geology-related fields can receive up to US $30,000 to spend a year finishing their dissertation. Grants from Institute for Citizens & Scholars support scholars nationwide, including those studying geology at institutions in New Jersey.