Advancing Pedology Award
The Advancing Pedology Award honors a single, outstanding peer-reviewed contribution that advances soil science research in pedology, given by the Soil Science Society of America.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 honorarium, certificate, and waived abstract fees for the SSSA Annual Meeting; single award per cycle
Summary: Recognizes a single, significant contribution to the field of pedology, including soil formation, classification, or mapping.
Key Information: Awarded for a single peer-reviewed publication; open to all career stages including graduate students.
Description
The Advancing Pedology Award, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals who have made an outstanding, well-defined contribution to the field of pedology. This annual award is intended to advance the understanding of soil formation, classification, morphology, genesis, and mapping. Nominees are recognized for a single peer-reviewed publication (journal article or book chapter) that demonstrates a significant advancement in pedology. The award includes an honorarium, a certificate, and waived abstract fees for the SSSA Annual Meeting, where the recipient is expected to present their work.
