The Jack Kleinman Memorial Award for Volcano Research
The Jack Kleinman Memorial Award for Volcano Research supports early-career scientists' field-focused studies and analytical work to advance high-impact geologic, geochemical, geophysical, and hazards research.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates: December 30, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$5,000 per award, plus one year of GSA membership
Summary: Supports early-career scientists conducting high-impact, field-focused research on U.S. volcanoes.
Key Information: Open to undergraduate, graduate, and aspiring graduate students regardless of current enrollment status; postdocs are ineligible.
Description
The Jack Kleinman Memorial Award for Volcano Research is a partnership between the Geological Society of America (GSA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It recognizes early-career scientists conducting high-impact volcanology research, particularly geologic, geochemical, geophysical, and hazards investigations emphasizing fieldwork. The award honors Jack Kleinman, a USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory scientist known for collecting high-quality field data, embracing challenges, inspiring enthusiasm, and appreciating the natural world.
Supported work focuses on U.S. volcanoes, with preference for the Cascade Range, Aleutian Arc, Hawaii, Yellowstone, Long Valley, and distributed volcanism in the western United States. Cooperation with USGS Volcano Science Center staff is encouraged and carries considerable weight in selection. Funding helps students meet the costs of field-focused studies and related analytical work.
