ISSMGE Foundation Grants
ISSMGE Foundation Grants support individuals worldwide in attending and contributing to geotechnical conferences, workshops, and other professional activities to advance their knowledge, practice, and careers.
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Funder: International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (January round) | May 31, 2027 (May round) | September 30, 2027 (September round)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD 2,000 per award; normally smaller, partial-cost awards with cost-sharing
Summary: Awards support individual ISSMGE members worldwide in participating in technical and professional activities that enhance geotechnical engineering knowledge and practice.
Key Information: Awards are paid after the event, upon receipt of proof of expenses.
Description
The ISSMGE Foundation supports individuals worldwide in developing their geotechnical engineering knowledge, practice, and careers through participation in approved technical and professional activities. Supported activities are mainly conferences, symposia, and workshops related to geotechnical engineering, but are not limited to these events. The Foundation is an independent nonprofit entity associated with the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
There is no prescriptive list of admissible events. Applications are considered for their relevance to ISSMGE and the applicant’s active rather than passive participation. Awards are competitive and made at the discretion of the Foundation Award Panel. Applicants must explain the professional benefit of their proposed activity, their need for assistance, and the other funding they have explored.
