Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors a major peer-reviewed contribution that advances the science of soil formation, classification, or mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline for Advancing Pedology Award)
Funding Amounts: $500 cash award, certificate, and waived abstract fees for the SSSA Annual Meeting (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to pedology, celebrating significant advancements in soil formation, classification, and mapping.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, offered by the Soil Science Society of America, honors exceptional achievements in the field of pedology—the study of soil formation, classification, and mapping. This annual award is intended to highlight a single, well-defined peer-reviewed contribution that advances the understanding or application of pedology. The recipient is expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
