The Cave Conservancy Foundation provides funding in support of cave and karst related research by students. Research on caves and karst in any field, including but not limited to archeology, biology, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, hydrology, and social science are eligible. The research may involve caves and karst areas anywhere in the world, but applicants must be full-time students at a U.S. college or university.
Undergraduate Fellowship in Karst Studies ($6,000)
Applicants must provide 1) a letter of intent, 2) a research proposal of 5,000 words or less, and 3) undergraduate transcripts, plus 4) a letter of support from the research faculty advisor submitted directly by the advisor. Email all application material, with “request receipt” notation and “CCF-UG Fellowship Application” in the subject line, to Dr. Daniel Fong at dfong@american.edu and to cavecv@aol.com. Be sure to cc yourself to ensure that the email message was sent successfully. The submission deadline is May 1, 2020. The award decision will be announced by June 1, 2020. Email Dr. Fong with any related questions or concerns.
Graduate Fellowships in Karst Studies – Master ($7,000) or Doctorate ($20,000)
Applicants must provide 1) a letter of intent, 2) a thesis or dissertation research proposal of 5,000 words or less, and 3) graduate transcripts, plus 4) two letters of recommendation including one from the thesis or dissertation advisor, submitted directly by the recommenders. Email all application material, with “request receipt” notation and “CCF-MS Fellowship Application” or “CCF-PhD Fellowship Application” as appropriate in the subject line to Dr. Annette Engel at aengel1@utk.edu and to cavecv@aol.com. Be sure to cc yourself to ensure that the email message was sent successfully. The submission deadline is May 1, 2020. The award decision will be announced by July 1, 2020. Email Dr. Engel with any related questions or concerns.