Mazama Research Grant Program for research on mountain environments

The Mazama Research Grant Program funds scientific research that advances our understanding of mountain environments and human interactions with these landscapes. Since its inception, the program has awarded grants typically ranging from $750 to $2,500 to support research projects across diverse disciplines, including glaciology, ecology, geology, microbiology, and high-altitude medicine.

With a particular focus on Pacific Northwest mountain regions, the program enables researchers from universities and scientific institutions to conduct groundbreaking studies on topics ranging from climate change impacts on glaciers to the discovery of extremophile bacteria in volcanic environments. By supporting both established scientists and early-career researchers, the program has helped generate valuable scientific knowledge about mountain ecosystems, their geological features, and human relationships with these environments.

Any individual conducting nonprofit research consistent with the interests and activities of the Mazamas is eligible to submit a proposal.

The standard research grant amount will vary.