Best Geology Grants in Utah

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.

U.S. citizens pursuing graduate study in geology or related physical sciences at participating GFSD universities can apply for Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity, which provide US $27,000 annually plus required paid internships. Students in Utah geology programs may be eligible if enrolled at a GFSD partner institution and able to complete summer internships.

Graduate students in geological sciences at universities in Utah 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 fund a wide range of geoscience topics, and applicants must be GSA members enrolled in an earth science graduate degree program.

Utah geology researchers and other scientists studying mountain environments can apply for Mazamas’ Mazama Research Grant Program to support nonprofit field research. This program funds disciplines such as geology, glaciology, ecology, and related fields, with a particular emphasis on Pacific Northwest mountain regions and projects conducted by students, educators, and researchers from universities and scientific institutions.

Organizations and research teams working on climate change and human health projects in Utah can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to build cross-disciplinary collaborations and pilot new approaches. Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports efforts connecting biomedical, environmental, geological, and population-focused fields, including public outreach and education on climate-health impacts, with eligibility also open across the U.S. and Canada.

Graduate students in geology and related earth sciences who are Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumni can receive up to US $30,000 to spend a year finishing their Ph.D. dissertation. Institute for Citizens & Scholars provides this national MMUF Dissertation Grant, which may benefit Utah geology scholars nearing completion of their research and writing.