Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors a single, innovative research contribution advancing soil formation, classification, genesis, morphology, or mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, accepts applications through July 15th)
Funding Amounts: $500, certificate, and waived abstract fees for the SSSA Annual Meeting; single award per cycle.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions advancing the field of pedology, including soil formation, classification, and mapping.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, presented by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals who have made significant, recent contributions to the field of pedology. The award highlights achievements that advance the understanding of soil formation, classification, morphology, genesis, and mapping. Recipients are celebrated for a single, well-defined contribution—typically a peer-reviewed publication—that demonstrates innovation and impact within the discipline.
Awardees receive a certificate, $500, and waived abstract fees for the SSSA Annual Meeting. They are also expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
