Student Research Grants

The SEG Foundation (SEGF) and SEG Canada Foundation (SEGCF) are awarding one-year grants, between $1,000(USD/CAD) and $5,000(USD/CAD), for research expenses to support graduate students enrolled in a Bachelor's, M.Sc., or Ph.D. degree program.

Please note that the guidelines have been updated for 2026.

Previous Recipients
Students

Application for 2026 Funding

Application Opens: January 5, 2026
Application Deadline*: February 6, 2026, at 3:00pm MST
Reference Appraisal Deadline*: February 6, 2026, at 3:00pm MST
Selected Participant Notification: April 30, 2026

* The Application and the Reference Appraisal must be submitted by the application deadline. Late submissions for either are not accepted.

Guidelines (Updated for 2026) Apply

SRG Funds

Hugo T. Dummett Fund

Hugo T. Dummett Fund Details

Alberto Terrones L. Fund

Alberto Terrones L. Fund Details

Timothy Nutt Fund

Timothy Nutt Fund Details

Hugh E. McKinstry Fund

Hugh E. McKinstry Fund Details

Hickok-Radford Fund

Hickok-Radford Fund Details

Eric P. Nelson Fund

Eric P. Nelson Fund Details

James Mwale Education Fund

James Mwale Education Fund Details

Spora's Explorers Fund

Spora's Explorers Fund Details

Canada Foundation (SEGCF)

Canada Foundation (SEGCF) Details

Newmont Corporation Student Grant

Newmont Mining Corporation Student Grant

The Newmont Corporation Student Grant supports research projects worldwide related to the geology, mineralization, and metallogeny of gold deposits. Emphasis is placed on research with a strong field component, with funding available for directly related laboratory work.

Previous Supporting Organizations

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Newmont Logo
Pan American Silver Logo
Regulus Logo
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Royal Gold Logo
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