The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors major research contributions to soil formation, classification, or mapping, spotlighting advances in pedology.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: $500 award, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting; single recipient per cycle.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to pedology, honoring significant research, education, or outreach in soil formation, classification, or mapping.
The Advancing Pedology Award, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field of pedology. The award acknowledges achievements in research, education, or outreach that advance the understanding of soil formation, classification, mapping, and related subfields. Recipients are expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.