Barringer Grant Applications for 2012 Now Being Accepted

Application deadline for grants from the Barringer Family Fund for Meteorite Impact Research is April 6, 2012. This program provides 3 to 5 competitive grants each year in the range of $2500 to $5000 USD for support of field research at known or suspected impact sites worldwide. Grant funds may be used to assist with travel and subsistence costs, as well as laboratory and computer analysis of research samples and findings. Masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral students enrolled in formal university programs are eligible. For additional details and an application, please go to: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/kring/Awards/Barringer_Fund/index.html

For a flyer to post at your institution, please go to: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/kring/Awards/Barringer_Fund/ Barringerflyer.pdf

The Barringer Family Fund has been established as a memorial to recognize the contributions of Brandon, Moreau, Paul, and Richard Barringer to the field of meteoritics and the Barringer family’s strong interest and support over many years in research and student education. In addition to its memorial nature, the Fund also reflects the family’s long-standing commitment to responsible stewardship of The Barringer Meteorite Crater and the family’s steadfast resolve in maintaining the crater as a unique scientific research and education site.

David A. Kring, Ph.D.

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