Opportunities for international geoscientists
Opportunities for international geoscience students, early career professionals and experienced scientists
We are excited to share several opportunities offered by GSA International (GSAI) to support international geoscience students, early career professionals, and experienced scientists. Support provided for lecture tours, field work and travel assistance.
More details about the multiple opportunities available can be found below.
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: 15 February.
International Distinguished Career Award : Honors GSA members for significant contributions to advancing international geological sciences.
Nomination deadline: 15 February.
Farouk El-Baz Student Research Grants : Supports students worldwide (senior undergraduates, Master’s, or Ph.D.) conducting research in desert studies.
Application deadline: 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.
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.
Geoscience Society of New Zealand
PO Box 7003
Newtown
Wellington 6242
Administrator:
Nicki Sayers
Newsletter articles for consideration:
Editor@gsnz.org.nz
The GSNZ is a member organisation of the Royal Society
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