Marie Morisawa Award
The Marie Morisawa Award funds female graduate students conducting innovative research in Quaternary geology or geomorphology to advance scientific understanding in these fields.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grants (student proposal deadline & advisor appraisal submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; typically partial support for graduate research projects.
Summary: Supports female graduate students conducting research in Quaternary geology or geomorphology at the M.S. or Ph.D. level.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to female graduate students; application requires both student proposal and advisor appraisal.
Description
The Marie Morisawa Award, offered by the Geological Society of America’s Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division, is designed to support outstanding research by female graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D. level) in the fields of Quaternary geology or geomorphology. The award is part of the GSA Division Research Grants program and aims to encourage and recognize exceptional contributions to these subdisciplines. Funding is intended as partial support for thesis or dissertation research, empowering students to pursue significant scientific questions in their field.
