Best Paleontology Grants in Maine

Maine 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 must focus on malacological topics across disciplines from autecology to zoogeography; grants up to US $2,500 may partially support broader research without covering institutional overhead or permanent equipment.

Paleontology researchers in Maine can apply for Western Interior Paleontological Society’s Karl Hirsch Memorial Research Grants, awarding up to US $1,000 for novel paleontological research expenses. 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 universities in Maine and across North and Central America can receive approximately US $2,500 to support master’s or doctoral thesis research. Geological Society of America grants prioritize geoscience research and career development, with eligibility restricted to GSA members enrolled in earth science graduate programs.

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.