R. Weldon Larimore/Jordan Creek Endowment Fund In Support Of Natural History Research

The family and friends of Dr. R. Weldon Larimore have established a legacy fund in honor of his long and distinguished career at the Illinois Natural History Survey (1946-current) and the University of Illinois (1969-1988). Dr. Larimore is a pre-eminent researcher in the area of stream ecology and a pioneer in many research techniques used today. His research has taken him all over the world, but Dr. Larimore’s joy is the study of the local Jordan Creek. The establishment of this fund is to maintain ongoing research in the area of stream ecology, a vital and important part of natural history and aquatic biology.

Every year, grants of up to $1000 are considered, and one or more requests receiving positive evaluations by reviewers may be funded. In the event that no suitable proposals are received, the committee reserves the right not to fund any proposal in the current year. The review committee will hold all applications in confidence.

ELIGIBILITY: The research, technical, and support staff of the Illinois Natural History Survey or research staff and enrolled students with the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana are eligible to apply. Individuals engaged in natural history or stream ecology research will receive highest consideration. Natural history research addresses the ecology or systematics of living organisms, and may focus on individual species and their interrelationships, distributions, behaviors, or life histories.