AIEF Scholarships and Research Grants

The Applied Insect Ecologists Foundation raises money for scholarships and research grants aimed at encouraging students to pursue careers as pest management professionals and learn about Integrated Pest Management and applied ecology.

Although legally separate from AAIE, AIEF cooperates with AAIE to raise money, and the AIEF Board reports business to the AAIE board.  Our largest source of funds is the annual auction on Sunday evening at the AAIE  Conference.

To donate to the AIEF or learn more about our grants and scholarships, please contact

Bill Rothfuss,

AIEF Staff Consultant

P.O. Box 12181
Fresno CA 93776
Phone: 559-761-1064
director@aaie.net

Recent Scholarships and Grants

2007 Grants

Harry Scott Smith Award, UC Riverside Entomology Dept.

    Funded $4000

Robert Van den Bosch Award, UC Berkeley Entomology Dept.

    Funded $1000

Bohart Museum, UC Davis.

    Funded $1000

2008 Grants

Harry Scott Smith Award, UC Riverside Entomology Dept.

    Funded $1000

Bohart Museum, UC Davis.

    Funded $500

Student Research, CSU Fresno, administered by Dr. Andrew Lawson

    Funded $3000

Student Research, Cal. Poly San Luis Obispo, administered by Dr. Michael Costello

    Funded $3000

AIEF Board of Directors

Chris Storm - President

Rod Walker - Treasurer

Joe Baird

Jon Holmquist

Steve Matthiasson