Ecological, Evolutionary, and Conservation Genomics (EECG) Research Awards

Deadline 15 January 2026      Awards announced 1 May 2026

The American Genetic Association grants EECG Research Awards to graduate and post-doctoral researchers who are at a critical point in their research, where additional funds would allow them to conclude their research project and prepare it for publication.

These awards are open to any graduate student or postdoctoral fellow who is a member of the American Genetic Association at the time of application.

Awards are for up to $6,000. 

To Apply:  Download the guidelines and application form before filling it out : 

EECG APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND FORM HERE 

After completing the form, save as a PDF.  Complete the details below, upload your PDF, and click Submit.

The AGA cannot consider applications that are not submitted in PDF via the webpage. 

 

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