Dean (Doc) Metter was a faculty member in the Department of Zoology at the University of Missouri—Columbia and then the Division of Biological Sciences at that institution for approximately 30 years. A believer in putting knowledge to the test in the field, Doc provided frequent opportunities for students to engage in fieldwork. In honoring Doc’s memory, the SSAR annually awards $300 to $1,000 to undergraduate and graduate students conducting field-based research in herpetology. Applications are due December 15. Students can also apply for the Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology, but will only receive one award (typically announced in March). To learn more about the Dean Metter Memorial Award, visit: https://ssarherps.org/ssar-awards/dean-metter-memorial-award/.
Archives for October 2025
Call for applications: Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology (due Dec. 15)
The SSAR is now accepting applications for this year’s Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology! We will be awarding numerous grants (up to $500 each) in several categories. This program is intended to provide financial support for deserving individuals (with a primary emphasis on student researchers) or organizations involved in herpetological research, education, or conservation. Students can also apply for the Dean Metter Memorial Award, but successful applicants will only receive one award. Applications are due December 15, 2025, with awards typically announced in March.
For more information about eligibility and applications guidelines, please visit the grant webpage.
Proposals can be submitted via Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/eA6RpstXPso7gc2PxQ4a