Carissimi Associati SGI,
Carissimi Soci Società Associate,
desideriamo informarvi su alcune importanti opportunità offerte dalla GSA International (GSAI) per sostenere studenti internazionali di geoscienze, professionisti a inizio carriera e ricercatori esperti. Vi invitiamo a diffondere queste informazioni e a promuovere i programmi all'interno delle vostre reti, per raggiungere i candidati più adatti.
Per maggiori informazioni vi invitiamo a leggere il messaggio di seguito riportato e a consultare la locandina.
Cordiali saluti,
La Segreteria
We are excited to share several opportunities offered by GSA International (GSAI) to support international geoscience students, early career professionals, and experienced scientists. We kindly request your assistance in spreading the word and promoting these programs within your networks to help us reach potential applicants.
Awards and Grants
- GSA Honorary Fellow Award : Recognizes exceptional non-North American geoscientists for distinguished contributions to the field. Candidates must demonstrate internationally recognized achievements and do not need to be GSA members to be considered. Nomination deadline is15 February
- International Distinguished Career Award : Honors GSA members for significant contributions to advancing international geological sciences. Nomination deadline is15 February
- Farouk El-Baz Student Research Grants : Supports students worldwide (senior undergraduates, Master's, or Ph.D.) conducting research in desert studies. Application deadline is 18 February.
- GSA International 2025 Travel Grant : Provides travel funding for students and early career professionals outside North America to present research at GSA Connects 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Application period: 13 January–10 March 2025.
- Christopher I. and Irene N. Chalokwu Travel Grant (for African Students) : Supports African students presenting research on African geology at GSA Connects 2025. Application period: 13 January–10 March 2025.
- GSA James B. Thompson, Jr. Distinguished International Lectureship : Supports two lecture tours: one by a distinguished non-North American scientist to lecture at North American institutions, and another by a distinguished North American scientist to lecture outside North America. Nominations are accepted year-round. For the 2025-2026 lectureship, nominations close on February 15. Self-nominations are encouraged and welcome.
- GSA Connects 2025 : The GSA Connects 2025 meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, USA, as an in-person event. Limited travel grants and student volunteer opportunities offering registration waivers are available.
We Need Your Help!
We encourage you to promote these programs to your members, local universities, and other geoscience organizations. Your support can help us reach talented individuals who could benefit from these opportunities.
For your convenience, we have attached flyers related to these programs. Please feel free to distribute them in printed or digital format within your network to help raise awareness and encourage applications.
For more details, please visit GSA International Programs or contact us directly at esztein@geosociety.org or aacharya@geosociety.org.
Thank you for helping us expand these opportunities to the global geoscience community!
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GSA Associated Societies
The Geological Society of America
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