J. Hoover Mackin Award
The J. Hoover Mackin Award funds PhD research advancing Quaternary geology and geomorphology, supporting innovative doctoral projects selected for scientific merit by the Geological Society of America.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant student proposal deadline (projected) | February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant advisor appraisal deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award up to $3,000; some specialized awards may exceed this amount; one-year duration.
Summary: Supports PhD student research in Quaternary geology or geomorphology through the GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may change—check the program page for updates.
Description
The J. Hoover Mackin Award is a specialized research grant administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA) Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division. It is intended to support PhD-level research in the fields of Quaternary geology and geomorphology. The award is part of the broader GSA Division Research Grants program and aims to advance scholarly research by providing partial funding for doctoral thesis projects that demonstrate scientific merit, significance, and practical research design. Recipients are selected from the pool of applicants to the general GSA Graduate Student Research Grant program.
