Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors outstanding recent research that advances the science of soil genesis, classification, or mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding, recent contributions to pedology—soil genesis, classification, and mapping—by researchers at any career stage.
Key Information: Award is based on a single peer-reviewed publication; open to soil scientists including graduate students; SSSA membership not required for nominees.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, presented by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals who have made significant, recent advancements in the field of pedology. The award celebrates contributions that deepen scientific understanding of soil genesis, classification, and mapping, and aims to inspire continued innovation in soil science research, education, and application. Recipients are recognized for a single, well-defined contribution documented in a peer-reviewed publication, and are expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
