The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is offering a $25,000 research grant to graduate students in the geospatial sciences. The portal is open now, and applications close on 1 December 2026.
About the ASPRS Geospatial Research Grant
An anonymous donor from the ASPRS community made this new grant possible through a generous pledge. The gift honors the donor’s parents and family, who supported the pursuit of advanced degrees and so opened the way to a career in geospatial research and development. The grant runs for one year. Winners will be honored at the ASPRS 2027 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, in February 2027.
Funding Size
- Award: $25,000 for one year
- Funding supports the winner’s graduate research in the geospatial sciences
- The award is finalized with the winner’s institution
Who Can Apply
- Graduate students pursuing a master’s or PhD in the geospatial sciences
- Preference goes to PhD students
- Preference also goes to students planning a teaching career
Geographic Eligibility
- The announcement states no country restriction
- The 2027 Annual Meeting takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah
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Sector or Thematic Focus
- Geospatial science research
- Geospatial information research and development
- Remote sensing and photogrammetry
Application Process
Applicants apply through the ASPRS scholarship portal during the application window. Recommenders then submit their letters separately by the later reference deadline. Applicants should review the full guidelines on the ASPRS Awards and Scholarships page before they begin.
Required Materials
- Completed online application
- Letters of recommendation, submitted by recommenders after the application closes
Key Dates
- Letters of recommendation due: 22 December 2026
- Winners honored at the ASPRS Annual Meeting: February 2027
- Award finalized with the winner’s institution: 30 March 2027
- Award start date: 1 April 2027
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Selection Notes
- Doctoral candidates and aspiring teachers are preferred
- Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award