Peter Birkeland Soil Geomorphology Award
Supports graduate student research advancing the science of soil geomorphology and landscape evolution through the GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant student proposal deadline (projected) | February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant advisor appraisal deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; typically partial support for graduate research; most recent average award ~$2,688.
Summary: Supports graduate student research advancing the science of soil geomorphology through the GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Peter Birkeland Soil Geomorphology Award is part of the Geological Society of America (GSA) Division Research Grants program, specifically administered by the Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division. This award supports graduate student research that advances understanding of soil development, landscape evolution, and related geomorphological processes. It aims to encourage and recognize outstanding research in soil geomorphology, contributing to the broader field of earth sciences.
