Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors a single, significant research contribution advancing soil science, especially in formation, classification, or mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 award, certificate, and waived abstract fees for the SSSA Annual Meeting (one-time, non-renewable)
Summary: Recognizes a single, significant contribution advancing the field of pedology, including soil formation, classification, mapping, or related research.
Key Information: Recipients are expected to present at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals who have made a major, well-defined contribution to the field of pedology. This includes advancements in soil formation, classification, mapping, and related subfields such as soil morphology, genesis, and micromorphology. The award is intended to highlight innovative research or methods that have significantly advanced the understanding or application of pedology, with the recipient expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
