Allan V. Cox Research Award
The Allan V. Cox Research Award supports outstanding graduate student research in geophysics, recognizing innovative proposals through the Geological Society of America’s Geophysics & Geodynamics Division.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Student proposal submission | February 2027: Advisor appraisal submission
Funding Amounts: Typical award ~$2,688; total GSA graduate research grant pool ~$900,000 annually; single-year support.
Summary: Supports outstanding graduate student research in geophysics, administered by GSA's Geophysics & Geodynamics Division.
Description
The Allan V. Cox Research Award is designed to support exceptional research in geophysics by graduate students. Administered by the Geophysics & Geodynamics Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA), this award recognizes meritorious student proposals in the field of geophysics. The award is part of the broader GSA Graduate Student Research Grants program and is intended to foster innovative research by providing financial support to promising projects.
