Best Paleontology Grants in New Hampshire

New Hampshire researchers and graduate-level scholars working on malacology, including paleontological studies of recent or fossil mollusks, can access funding through Conchologists of America for self-contained field or laboratory projects. Grants up to US $2,500 may support focused molluscan research that can be completed with the requested award amount.

Researchers and students conducting paleontology or closely related research in New Hampshire can apply for Western Interior Paleontological Society’s Karl Hirsch Memorial Research Grants, awarding up to US $1,000 for museum travel, research supplies, fieldwork, and external analyses. Paleontology projects based in the U.S., including New Hampshire, may be eligible, with preference for WIPS members and first-time applicants.

Graduate students in paleontology and other geological sciences studying at universities in New Hampshire and across North and Central America can seek thesis research support through the GSA Graduate Student Research Grants, awarding approximately US $2,500. Geological Society of America members may fund master’s or doctoral research expenses, excluding salaries, tuition, and routine equipment.

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.