Stanley A. Schumm Research Grant Award
The Stanley A. Schumm Award funds student research advancing the science of river systems and fluvial geomorphology through the Geological Society of America.
Funder: Geological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Student proposal submission deadline | February 2027: Advisor appraisal / advisor submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical award is approximately $2,700; one-time funding; actual amounts may vary annually.
Summary: Supports student research in fluvial geomorphology through the Geological Society of America's Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division.
Description
This award, administered by the Geological Society of America (GSA) Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division, funds student research projects in the field of fluvial geomorphology. Named in honor of Stanley A. Schumm, a pioneering geomorphologist, the grant aims to advance the study and understanding of river systems and their dynamic behaviors. Successful proposals will clearly align with fluvial geomorphology and demonstrate potential to contribute to the discipline.
