The SSSA Fellow designation honors members for outstanding, career-long scientific leadership and contributions to soil science research, teaching, extension, service, or administration.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Nomination/submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Honor/recognition only; no direct monetary award.
Summary: Prestigious recognition for SSSA members who have made outstanding contributions to soil science through research, teaching, extension, service, or administration.
Key Information: Requires 10 years of active SSSA membership for eligibility.
The SSSA Fellow designation is the highest honor awarded by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and leadership in soil science, whether through research, teaching, extension, service, or administration, across public, commercial, or private sectors. Being named an SSSA Fellow is a mark of distinction among peers and reflects significant contributions to the advancement of soil science.