AGeS-Grad (AGeS3 - Advancing Geochronology Science, Spaces, and Systems)

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Academic Level:
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)

Description:
The AGeS-Grad program is a collaborative strategy for supporting community access to geochronology data and expertise. This micro-funding opportunity enables graduate students to develop the scientific rationale for projects involving geochronology and then provides them with hands-on experience acquiring data in labs, all while being mentored by geochronologists. AGeS awardees visit an AGeS lab for a week or more, participate in sample preparation and analysis, and learn fundamental aspects of the methods, techniques, and theory used in modern analytical facilities. Awards can be used to fund analytical costs, sample preparation, travel to the host geochronology lab, lodging, and other expenses.

Typical award amount: $8,500 (maximum of $10,000) 'Estimated number of awards: 20-22 annually. The Geological Society of America provides key logistical support for the proposal submission process.

Goals of AGeS-Grad

-Broaden access to geochronology data.

-Educate users of geochronology data.

-Promote synergistic science by fostering new relationships between labs and other disciplines.

-Provide strategic, high-quality, scientifically valuable geochronology data for projects in which both users and producers of the data are intellectually engaged.

Eligibility details:

-Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories.

-Students may only receive one AGeS grant during each graduate degree (MSc or PhD). Preference will be given to students who have not received a previous AGeS award.

-Students may submit one AGeS proposal per funding cycle.

-AGeS labs may support up to 4 proposals in an application cycle

AGeS-Grad seeks a diverse applicant and awardee pool to meet our goals of broadening access to geochronology data and expertise. All applicants meeting the eligibility requirements listed above may apply, and all proposals will be reviewed based on the Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts points system of the Review Criteria. The Broader Impacts criteria include the potential for the proposed project to build new networks for the student and to enable the student to acquire new geochronology skills. We encourage applications from students without previous geochronology experience, from graduate students at all universities (not only research intensive), and from graduate students belonging to historically minoritized groups.

AGeS is committed to advancing and supporting Belonging, Accessibility, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BAJEDI) principles and values. We recognize that the future of geoscience will be strengthened by broad participation. You can find helpful advice from past AGeS-Grad awardees on proposal writing and visiting labs on the Resources for Graduate Students page.


Application Deadline: 2/1/2025

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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