Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors outstanding recent research advancing the scientific understanding of soil formation, classification, and mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting (single recipient, annual)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to pedology, advancing soil science research and education.
Description
This award honors individuals who have made significant, recent advances in pedology—the study of soil genesis, classification, and mapping. Supported by the Advancing Pedology Lectureship Fund and administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), the award aims to foster progress in soil science research and education. Recipients are expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
