Best Paleontology Grants in North Carolina

North Carolina paleontology and malacology researchers can access funding through Conchologists of America for self-contained field or laboratory projects on recent or fossil mollusks. Eligible projects span disciplines from autecology to zoogeography, including paleontological work, with awards up to US $2,500 that may partially support broader research efforts.

Paleontology researchers in North Carolina can apply for Western Interior Paleontological Society’s Karl Hirsch Memorial Research Grants, awarding up to US $1,000 for novel paleontological research. Funding can support museum travel, research supplies, fieldwork to collect significant specimens, and external analyses such as CT scanning or geochemical studies; WIPS members and first-time applicants receive preference.

Graduate students in paleontology and other geological sciences at North Carolina universities can access research funding through the Geological Society of America’s GSA Graduate Student Research Grants, with typical awards of approximately US $2,500. Eligible applicants must be GSA members enrolled in earth science graduate programs at institutions in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, or Central America.

The David B. Jones Foundation Grant supports educational, research, and charitable initiatives in paleontology within the United States. Established in 1998, it offers various funding types, including one-time, multiyear, and challenge grants, focusing on projects that promote the science of paleontology. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with the foundation's mission, prioritizing programs that engage young fossil hunters and public education through museums. The foundation does not fund individual requests or religious organizations.