Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors major recent research advances in soil science, especially in pedology.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 award, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting; single-year, one-time award
Summary: Recognizes individuals at any career stage for significant contributions to the field of pedology, advancing soil science through impactful research or innovation.
Key Information: Recipient is expected to present at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals who have made outstanding and well-defined contributions to the field of pedology. The award is designed to celebrate excellence in soil science, particularly in areas such as soil formation, classification, morphology, genesis, and mapping. Supported by the Advancing Pedology Lectureship Fund, the award encourages innovation and leadership within the discipline by highlighting impactful research or advancements that have occurred within the past five years.
