The Advancing Pedology Award from the Soil Science Society of America honors outstanding research that advances the science of soil formation, classification, and mapping.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline for Advancing Pedology Award)
Funding Amounts: $500 cash award, certificate, and waived abstract fees for SSSA Annual Meeting; single-year, non-renewable.
Summary: Recognizes individuals for outstanding, peer-reviewed contributions advancing the field of pedology.
Key Information: This is a projected/forecasted deadline; check the award page for confirmation.
The Advancing Pedology Award, administered by the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), honors individuals who have made significant, innovative contributions to the field of pedology. The award spotlights excellence in research that advances the understanding of soil formation, classification, mapping, or related subfields, and is intended to highlight the crucial role of pedological research in environmental and agricultural sustainability. Recipients are expected to present their contribution at the Advancing Pedology Colloquium during the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting.