Best Student Paper Award (Geology and Society Division)
The GSA Geology and Society Division’s Best Student Paper Award honors outstanding graduate research presented at the annual meeting that addresses the intersection of geoscience and societal issues.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant student proposal deadline (projected) | February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant advisor appraisal deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; may include certificate or similar honor. No monetary award amount specified.
Summary: Recognizes one outstanding student paper presented at the GSA annual meeting in sessions sponsored by the Geology and Society Division.
Key Information: This is a projected/forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift annually.
Description
The Best Student Paper Award from the Geological Society of America's (GSA) Geology and Society Division honors an exceptional student paper presented at the GSA annual meeting in sessions sponsored by the division. The award is intended to encourage graduate student research that addresses the intersection of geological science and societal issues, highlighting the impact of geoscience on society and fostering the next generation of geoscientific leaders. This recognition is part of the GSA Division Research Grants program and is typically awarded as a certificate or similar honor, rather than as a direct monetary prize.
