Arthur D. Howard Award (Masters student)
The Arthur D. Howard Award recognizes outstanding master's research proposals in Quaternary geology and geomorphology, supporting innovative student research through the Geological Society of America.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — student proposal submission deadline (projected) | February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — advisor appraisal submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Award is in addition to general GSA research grant funding; typical GSA graduate grants average ~$2,700, but the Arthur D. Howard Award is a special recognition.
Summary: Annual award for outstanding Masters student research proposals in Quaternary geology and geomorphology, administered by the GSA QG&G Division.
Description
The Arthur D. Howard Award recognizes an outstanding M.S. student whose research proposal, submitted through the Geological Society of America's (GSA) Graduate Student Research Grant Program, demonstrates excellence in the fields of Quaternary geology and geomorphology. Administered by the Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology (QG&G) Division, the award is evaluated by the QG&G management board and an ad-hoc review committee. The award is intended to encourage and support high-quality research at the master's level in these disciplines.
