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Our future depends on meeting goals that address 21st century global needs

Our science itself is moving in that direction. The geophysical sciences have grown enormously over the past century, and AGU members through Union, Section and Committee activities continue to contribute uniquely to their strength. What we do supports efforts toward sustainable development, saving lives and mitigating damage from natural disasters, and learning to live wisely on Earth.

Take a few moments to learn more about the many activities you can help sponsor–from lending a hand to scientists abroad to funding fellowships, supporting Section activities, expanding career opportunities, or strengthening AGU's endowment. Your gift will not only be greatly appreciated, but will also help leverage corporate and foundation grants to AGU.

You can make a gift of stock using the Securities Transfer Request form. [PDF, 17KB].


Select a fund from the following menu to view a brief description.

Unrestricted–Contributions provide AGU leadership with the flexibility to annually sustain publications, meetings, and outreach programs and to direct funds where they are most needed.
General Endowment–Contributions support the long-term health of AGU and its publications, meetings, and outreach programs.
Section
Atmospheric Sciences–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Biogeosciences–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Geodesy–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Geomagnetism & Paleomagnetism–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Hydrology–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Ocean Sciences–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Planetary Sciences–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Seismology–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Space Physics & Aeronomy–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Tectonophysics–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Volcanology Geochemistry & Petrology–Supports section activities including special projects and awards.
Focus Group
Atmos. & Space Electricity–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Cryosphere Sciences–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Earth & Planetary Surface Proc.–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Earth & Space Science Informatics–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Global Environmental Change–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Mineral & Rock Physics–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Natural Hazards–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Near Surface Geophysics–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Nonlinear Geophysics–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Paleocean. & Paleoclim.–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Societal Impacts and Policy Sci.–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
SEDI–Supports Focus Group activities including special projects and awards.
Student Grants, Scholarships & Activities
AGU Canada Student Travel–Helps support travel grants for Canadian students.
Annual Student Travel–Supports student travel grants for this year's meetings.
Berkner Travel Fellowships–Supports grants for young scientists (under the age of 36), who are permanent residents of countries designated by the World Bank as low income or lower middle income.
David Hofmann Grant–Supports a travel grant for an atmospheric sciences student.
David S. Miller Scholarship–Honors David Miller's lifelong pursuit of knowledge and education; academic, professional, and personal integrity; and innate ability to lead others to realize their own true potential. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in need who have demonstrated the potential for high achievement in a career in geo-environmental sciences or geo-environmental engineering.
Edmond M. Dewan Scholarship–Provides support to a graduate student of atmospheric sciences or space physics. This scholarship honors Dr. Edmond M. Dewan’s 52-year career as a physicist, inventor, and explorer of a wide range of subjects. Dr. Dewan was a member of AGU for 30 years.
Education and Career Services–Supports teacher workshops, student programs, and diversity initiatives.
Elizabeth Sulzman Grant–Supports a travel grant for a student in biogeosciences.
Giacamo Giampieri Grant–Supports a travel grant for an outstanding student in planetary sciences.
Max Hammond Grant–Supports a travel grant for an outstanding student in space physics.
Namias Grant–Used to encourage student participation in atmospheric science research.
Student Travel Endowment–Helps endow AGU's student travel grant program.
Special Initiative
AGU Canada Unrestricted–Used for annual, non-revenue producing activities that benefit Canadian scientists.
Basu Award–Supports early career award in space physics to an outstanding scientist from a developing nation; includes travel grant to attend Fall Meeting.
Berg & Best Grant–Supports special seismology activities, including student grants.
Berkner Memberships–Provides free, three-year memberships to individual scientists in countries striving to advance geophysical sciences, often under the burden of low gross national product.
Capitol Cause–Supports scientists' visits to Congress.
Education and Career Services–Supports teacher workshops, student programs, and diversity initiatives.
Falkenberg–Endowed fund established to recognize a young scientist's contributions to the use of Earth science information for the public good.
Fund-a-Fellow–Supports pre-doctoral research in the history of Geophysics.
History of Geophysics–Currently supports a pre-doctoral research fellowship in this field.
Holton-Kaufman Grant–Supports travel grants and AGU products given to winners of the James R.Holton Award and the Yoram J. Kaufman Award.
International Participation–Promotes scientific cooperation on a global scale, develops partnerships, and collaborates with other organizations to support the next generation of Earth and space scientists.
Lend-a-Hand Memberships–Provides 2-year AGU memberships to scientists in countries with currency restrictions or low exchange rates.
Martinelli Fellowship–Endowed fund that provides travel grants to young Latin American volcanologists to attend international scientific meetings.
Mass Media Fellowship–Supports a 10-week science writing experience.
Ostenso–Endowed fund established to support expanded activities in education and other public service areas.
Public Affairs–Supports science policy initiatives and related activities at local, state, and national levels.
Public Information Committee–Supports communication projects that broaden public understanding of Earth and space sciences.
Scarf Award–Supports annual award for outstanding dissertation research in the space sciences.











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