B. L. Turner II Award for Doctoral Research in Human-Environmental Science
The B. L. Turner II Award from the American Association of Geographers supports innovative doctoral research advancing human-environmental science through rigorous fieldwork and novel methodologies.
Funder: American Association of Geographers
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 cash award plus certificate, one-year mentorship, and recognition at AAG Annual Meeting (annual, single award)
Summary: Supports Ph.D. candidates conducting innovative research in human-environmental science, with an emphasis on rigorous fieldwork, quantitative, or mixed methods approaches.
Key Information: Open to doctoral candidates in any discipline or country; AAG membership not required.
Description
The B. L. Turner II Award for Doctoral Research in Human-Environmental Science, offered annually by the American Association of Geographers (AAG), recognizes and supports outstanding Ph.D. candidates whose research advances understanding of human-environment systems. The award honors the legacy of B. L. Turner II, a leading figure in the study of land systems, sustainability, and coupled human-natural systems. The program is designed to foster excellence in scientific investigations that bridge theory and practice, with particular encouragement for rigorous fieldwork, quantitative, and innovative mixed methods research. In addition to the monetary prize, recipients benefit from a year-long mentorship with a leading scholar or past awardee and are formally recognized at the AAG Annual Meeting.
