This award supports soil science educators in improving their teaching through 3–6 month travel or sabbatical experiences in the U.S. or abroad.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; supports travel or sabbatical experiences of 3–6 months for soil science educators.
Summary: Supports soil science educators seeking to enhance their teaching through travel or sabbatical experiences in the U.S. or abroad.
Key Information: Award is intended for faculty with substantial teaching appointments who are SSSA members.
The Lloyd R. Frederick Soil Teaching Travel Study Award recognizes faculty with substantial teaching appointments who wish to enhance their soil science teaching activities through travel or sabbatical experiences, either in the United States or abroad. The award is designed to support educators undertaking visits or sabbaticals focused on teaching, typically lasting three to six months, with the aim of enriching their educational impact and professional development.