The Jack Kleinman Memorial Award for Volcano Research
Supports early-career scientists conducting significant field-based volcanology research on U.S. volcanoes, with emphasis on geologic, geochemical, geophysical, or hazards-related studies.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application opens) | February 2027 (application closes)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; one-time funding to support field-based volcanology research
Summary: Honors early-career scientists for impactful fieldwork-focused volcanology research on U.S. volcanoes.
Description
This award, established in memory of Jack Kleinman (USGS), recognizes early-career scientists who demonstrate enthusiasm, integrity, reliability, and a passion for fieldwork in volcanology. The program specifically supports students conducting geologic, geochemical, geophysical, or hazards-related research on U.S. volcanoes, with a strong emphasis on projects involving significant fieldwork. Preference is given to studies in regions such as the Cascade Range, Aleutian Arc, Hawaii, Yellowstone, Long Valley, or distributed volcanism in the western United States. Awardees may also be invited to present their research in the USGS Kleinman Seminar Series and participate in the GSA annual meeting’s Awards Ceremony.
