Henry Lin Travel Award
The Henry Lin Travel Award from the Soil Science Society of America funds early-career soil scientists to present and engage in research at major scientific meetings like the CANVAS Meeting.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates: July 9, 2026 | March 1, 2027 (anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Five grants of $2,000 each for the 2026 CANVAS Meeting; typically supports travel for early-career soil scientists.
Summary: Supports early-career soil scientists with travel funds to attend major scientific meetings and conferences for professional development.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 7 years of their terminal degree and SSSA members; past recipients are not eligible.
Description
The Henry Lin Travel Award, established by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), provides financial support to early-career soil science professionals—including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows—to attend major scientific meetings such as the CANVAS Meeting. The award aims to foster professional development by enabling recipients to present their research, expand their professional networks, and engage with the broader soil science community. Through this initiative, SSSA encourages active participation in scientific exchange and cultivates the next generation of leaders in soil science.
