Projects should focus on scientific research or endeavours that enrich our understanding of the ecosystems and landscapes that are a part of the climbing experience, contribute vital knowledge to the management of climbing environments, and improve the health and sustainability of the climbing community. Projects that study the relationships between climbers and alpine environments will also be considered. 

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Applications are considered in terms of their scientific or technical quality and merit:

• Qualifications and experience of the applicant

• Strength of the research framework

• Dissemination plans

• Merit of the investigation

• The entire proposal should not exceed 7 pages total and include:

• 3-5 pages for the body of the proposal (including graphics, citations, and plans for disseminating results)

• A 2-page resume that includes academic degrees, and other pertinent biographical material

• Budget overview

• Grant amount requested ($500-$1,500)

• Prior recipients of this grant must attach a copy of their final summary report to the AAC and copies of any resulting publications. 

• You will have the option to include attachments that will give the committee a better understanding of your proposal, but we ask that you keep them concise due to the number of proposals we receive.