Peter Birkeland Soil Geomorphology Research Award
This GSA grant funds graduate student thesis research in soil geomorphology, with secondary focus on weathering, Quaternary stratigraphy, or general geomorphology.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — student proposals deadline (projected) | February 2027: Graduate Student Research Grant — advisor appraisals deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award ~$2,700; awarded annually as part of GSA’s graduate research grants program.
Summary: Supports M.S. and Ph.D. students conducting thesis research in soil geomorphology, with secondary consideration for weathering, Quaternary stratigraphy, or broader geomorphology.
Description
This award supports promising graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.) conducting thesis research in soil geomorphology. If no suitable soil geomorphology applicants are available, the award may be given to students whose research focuses on weathering, Quaternary stratigraphy, or broader geomorphology, in that order of priority. The award is administered by the Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division (QG&G) of the Geological Society of America (GSA) and is part of the GSA Graduate Student Research Grant Program. Applicants are automatically considered for this and other QG&G awards if they select "Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology" as their general field on the GSA student research grant application.
