B. L. Turner II Award for Doctoral Research in Human-Environmental Science
B. L. Turner II Award for Doctoral Research in Human-Environmental Science supports doctoral researchers studying human-environment systems to advance problem solving, theory, or methods.
Funder: American Association of Geographers
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (2027 awards)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 cash award plus one year of mentorship
Summary: Supports doctoral research that advances problem solving, theory, or methods relevant to human-environment systems.
Key Information: Applicants must be Ph.D. students who are already ABD/candidates or will reach candidacy by award receipt.
Description
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) offers this annual award to support scientific research in human-environmental science. Primarily focused on geography, it also welcomes doctoral research in other disciplines that examines human-environment systems. The program emphasizes geographically motivated or related investigations, rigorous science, fieldwork, and mixed or emerging methods that advance problem solving, theory, or methods.
The award honors B. L. Turner II’s contributions to human-environmental interactions, land systems, sustainability, and socio-environmental vulnerability. It also reflects his commitment to mentorship and collaborative scholarship bridging theory and practice. Alongside research funding, the recipient receives a year of mentorship from one of Turner’s mentees, a past awardee, or a scholar identified by the Award Trustees.
