Shroder Mass Movement Research Award
Supports graduate student research on landslides and other mass movement processes in geomorphology and Quaternary science.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Graduate Student Proposals) | February 2027 (Advisor Appraisals)
Funding Amounts: Typical award $2,688; part of a pool ($900,000/year) for ~350 students; 1-year project duration.
Summary: Supports graduate student research on mass movement processes (e.g., landslides) in geomorphology and Quaternary science.
Key Information: Only graduate students are eligible; proposals must focus on mass movement within geomorphology/Quaternary fields.
Description
The Shroder Mass Movement Research Award is administered by the Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA). Established in 2016, this award provides research grants to graduate students undertaking thesis or dissertation projects focused on mass movement processes—such as landslides—within the broader context of geomorphology and Quaternary science. The award is intended to encourage and support innovative graduate research in these topics.
