ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS IN KARST STUDIES 

The Cave Conservancy Foundation Charles W. Maus Fellowship program is ready for the 2024-2025 academic year!

2024 Academic Fellowships Announcement

Since 1997 the Foundation has offered 50+ fellowships, totaling close to $500,000. Many professionals have been involved in the selection process, but special recognition is warrant for Dr. David Culver and Dr. Horton H. Hobbs who proposed and developed the program and had led the program since its establishment. In 2015 we welcomed Dr. Annette S. Engel on board as the contact for graduate fellowships (M.S. and Ph.D.) replacing retiring Dr. David Culver. In 2016 we are saddened by the passing of Dr. Horton H. Hobbs III and we welcome Dr. Daniel W. Fong as our contact for undergraduate fellowships.

The Cave Conservancy Foundation provides funding in support of cave and karst related research by students. Research on caves and karst in any field are eligible, including but not limited to archeology, biology, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, hydrology, and social science. 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, in PDF format: 1) a letter of intent, 2) a research proposal of 5,000 words or less, 3) undergraduate transcripts, and 4) a letter of support from the research faculty advisor.  Letters should be submitted directly by the recommenders, not the student applicant. 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 June 1, 2024. Everything received on or before June 1, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) will be considered. Email Dr. Fong with any related questions or concerns.

Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies – Master ($10,000) or Doctorate ($20,000):

Applicants must provide, in PDF format: 1) a letter of intent, 2) a thesis or dissertation research proposal of 5,000 words or less (not including references), 3) graduate transcripts, and 4) two letters of recommendation, including one from the thesis or dissertation advisor. Letters should be submitted directly by the recommenders, not the student applicant. 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 June 1, 2024. Everything received on or before June 1, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) will be considered. Email Dr. Engel with any related questions or concerns.

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