Takken Student Research Presentation Travel Award
The Takken Award funds women geoscience students to present their research at major geoscience meetings (excluding GSA Annual Meeting), supporting travel and presentation costs.
Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists
Due Dates: August 10, 2026 (Fall) | February 10, 2027 (Spring) | August 10, 2025 | February 10, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,500 per award; two awards given twice a year (Spring and Fall)
Summary: Supports women geoscience students presenting research at national or international professional geoscience meetings (excluding the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting).
Description
The Takken Student Research Presentation Travel Award, offered by the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG), provides financial support to women geoscience students who are presenting their research at national or international professional geoscience meetings, excluding the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. The award honors Suzanne Takken, a prominent petroleum geologist and advocate for women in geoscience, and aims to encourage student participation and enhance visibility within the professional geoscience community.
