Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors a major, recent scientific breakthrough in soil formation, classification, or mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: $500 award, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting; one-time award.
Summary: Recognizes a single, outstanding contribution to the field of pedology, including soil formation, classification, and mapping.
Key Information: This is an anticipated, annual award; nominations must focus on a single peer-reviewed contribution.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award is presented by the Soil Science Society of America to honor individuals who have made a significant, recent, and innovative contribution to the field of pedology. The award aims to highlight advancements in soil formation, classification, mapping, and related subfields, fostering recognition of research that pushes the boundaries of soil science. Recipients are expected to present their work at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.
