Palaeontology Research Grant
The Palaeontology Research Grant, launched in 2024, will be awarded annually to provide financial support for the winners to conduct palaeontological research, covering their expenses such as travel, museum visits, fieldwork, experiments, etc. All applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee led by our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Eric Buffetaut.
The Prize
– CHF 500;
– A certificate;
– A voucher to waive the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission in the journal (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.
Number of Winners: 2
Required Application Documents
- Applicant's detailed CV, including an updated publication list and a list of research grants already obtained by the researcher;
- Application Form.
How to Submit the Application Materials?
All application materials should be sent to the Editorial Office’s email, fossstud@mdpi.com, by 30 April 2026. The email subject should be “Fossil Studies - Palaeontology Research Grant Application 2026 - Applicant Name”.
Eligibility and Requirements
- This grant is open to professional and amateur palaeontologists, as well as students who are engaged in palaeontological research.
- The winners are encouraged to submit a paper on their findings (free of charge) to Fossil Studies or Preprints.org within one year of the completion of their research. We hope the journal can be acknowledged, with our logo included in the websites, booklets, and slides associated with the work, as appropriate.
Evaluation Criteria
- Scientific interest and significance of the project;
- Feasibility of the research plan;
- Plan for use of the research grant;
- Plans for the dissemination of research results.
Winner
Award Committee
