Marie Morisawa Award (Female Masters or PhD student)
The Marie Morisawa Award funds female graduate students conducting outstanding research in geomorphology, especially Quaternary geology, through the Geological Society of America.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (student proposal deadline) | February 2027 (advisor appraisal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards are ~$2,688; total GSA graduate student research funding pool is ~$900,000 annually.
Summary: Supports female graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D.) pursuing research in geomorphology, honoring Dr. Marie Morisawa’s legacy in Quaternary geology.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to confirmation by GSA.
Description
The Marie Morisawa Award supports promising female graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D.) who are pursuing a career in geomorphology, with particular emphasis on Quaternary geology and geomorphology. Established in 2006 to honor Dr. Marie Morisawa—a pioneering woman in the field—this award recognizes research excellence and potential, and is administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA) Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division (QG&G). Awardees are selected based on proposals submitted through the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program, with additional review by the QG&G Division.
