Grants & Scholarships

Empowering Green Microbiology Research, Innovation, and Global Collaboration

The Society for Green Microbiology (SGM) is dedicated to supporting researchers, students, and professionals working in Green Microbiology. We offer three exclusive grants to our members and provide a curated list of external grants and scholarships to further advance research, training, and impact in the field.

SGM Research & Innovation Grant

Funding groundbreaking research in Green Microbiology.

Grant Details:

Funding Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Open to SGM members conducting innovative research in food systems, water sustainability, renewable energy, climate change, or microbial applications for environmental restoration.
Application Requirements:
- Research proposal (max 2,000 words).
- CV and list of previous research contributions.
- Endorsement letter from an academic or research institution.
Grant Timeline: Must align with the chosen round
(see Application Rounds below).

SGM Community Impact Grant

Funding grassroots projects using microbial solutions for sustainability.

Grant Details:
- Funding Amount: Up to $3,000
- Eligibility: Open to SGM members working on community-based projects integrating Green Microbiology (e.g., waste management, clean water access, sustainable farming).
- Application Requirements:
  - Project proposal (max 1,500 words).
  - Evidence of impact (e.g., past work, pilot studies, testimonials).
  - Budget breakdown and implementation timeline.
Grant Timeline: Must align with the chosen round
(see Application Rounds below).

SGM Training & Travel Grant

Supporting participation in conferences, workshops, and field training.

Grant Details:
- Funding Amount: Up to $2,500
- Eligibility: Open to SGM members attending conferences, training programs, or field research initiatives that align with Green Microbiology.
- Application Requirements:
  - Conference/workshop/training acceptance letter.
  - Statement of purpose explaining how the opportunity aligns with your work in Green Microbiology.
  - Budget breakdown, including travel and accommodation expenses.
Grant Timeline: Must align with the chosen round
(see Application Rounds below).

Application Rounds

Round 1

Applications Open: January 9
Applications Close: March 10
Notification Date: Late May
Project/Training Start Period: Early June 2025 – Early December 2025

Round 2

Applications Open: June 12
Applications Close: September 8
Notification Date: Late November
Project/Training Start Period: Early December 2025 – Early June 2026