We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Marks-Kucher Award 2026 Student Bursary!
This award is intended to provide an opportunity for up to 6 students (current or prospective, graduate or undergraduate) to gain introductory field experience in vertebrate paleontology by partaking in the excavation of a dinosaur quarry and prospecting in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta. This bursary covers the fees of a 3-day Guided Excavation and Prospecting program, from June 26th – June 28th, 2026 and onsite accommodations at Dinosaur Provincial Park.
Applications are due by Monday, June 1st, 2026.
Note that all applications require a supervisor’s signature to be admitted into this competition. Questions about the award may be directed to me at andre.mueller@gov.ab.ca.
The application package is available here.