The Michigan Chapter North American Lake Management Society (McNALMS) and Michigan Lakes and Streams Association (MLSA) announce the 2021 Lake Research Student Grants Program (LRGP). The purpose of the program is to promote student efforts to work with lakes and lake communities to enhance lake management. Projects that increase the understanding of lake ecology, strengthen collaborative lake management, address inland lakes fisheries, build lake partnerships and/or expand citizen involvement in lake management are eligible for consideration. This year one or more grants will be awarded with a total of $4,000 allocated to this year’s program. Proposals will be funded for one calendar year. Projects must have a Michigan focus. A link to the application and grant proposal form is at the bottom of this page.
Who May Apply
Applicants must be either:
University/College graduate student(s) conducting applied research/outreach projects
University/College undergraduate student(s) working on special studies projects or
Participants enrolled in or recent alumni of the Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute, Michigan Conservation Stewards Program, or similar Watershed Academy
All applicants must be members or enroll as members of McNALMS when their application is submitted. Membership is free for full-time students. Membership applications are available on the Membership page.
Grant Application Deadlines
The deadline for this year's grant application is Friday, February 26, 2021 at 5PM EST. Awards will be announced in late March or the first week of April.
Funds Distribution
In most cases, the cash award will be donated to the Department or Program in which the student resides with the understanding that the funds are earmarked for that student. Funds can be used for hourly support/wages, supplies, and travel. Equipment purchases including computers, smartphones, tablets and similar devices are not allowed.
Uncompleted Projects
If projects are not completed in the one-year time frame, grant recipient(s) may be asked to return up to 50% of the grant funds awarded, if they have not been expended. Extensions of up to three months after the end date may be considered.