Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors major research breakthroughs in soil formation, classification, and mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: $500 award, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting (one-time, not renewable)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding, innovative contributions to pedology, highlighting significant advances in soil formation, classification, and mapping.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals whose research, publications, or leadership have significantly advanced the field of pedology. The award seeks to highlight work that has shaped the discipline through innovative methods, new discoveries, or impactful applications of pedological science. Recipients are recognized for a single, well-defined contribution, typically in the form of a peer-reviewed publication, and are expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
