Supports student research in glacial geology, glaciology, and related Quaternary science fields through the GSA Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (student proposals) | February 2027 (advisor appraisals)
Funding Amounts: Typical award is ~$2,700; total annual pool for all GSA student research grants is ~$900,000.
Summary: Supports graduate and undergraduate research in glacial geology and related fields through the GSA Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division.
This award supports graduate or undergraduate research in glacial geology, including glaciology, glacial geomorphology, and glacial chronology. If no suitable proposals in these primary areas are received, research in related fields such as paleoclimatology or climate change may also be considered. The program is administered by the Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA) and is part of the broader GSA Student Research Grant Program. Applicants should select relevant subject areas during the application process and review current instructions on the GSA and QG&G Division web pages.