CSSA Early Career Award Grant

CSSA Early Career Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The CSSA Early Career Award honors individuals who have significantly contributed to crop science within seven years of completing their highest degree. This prestigious award includes a certificate, a complimentary ticket to the award ceremony, and a monetary prize of $2,000. Nominations can be submitted by anyone, and nominees must be CSSA members and living at the time of nomination. The award emphasizes excellence in teaching, outreach, research, and contributions to professional organizations.

Overview

The CSSA Early Career Award recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in crop science within seven years of completing their final degree (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.). The award consists of a certificate, a complimentary ticket to the award ceremony, and $2,000. Evaluation: Evidence of quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.Effectiveness in extension and outreach activities.Significance and originality of basic and/or applied research.Achievements in private sector application of agronomy, crop and/or soil science.Contributions to the public or professional organizations and institutions.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. NominatorNominators are not required to be members of CSSA.NomineeNominees must be within 7 years of their terminal degree as of 31 December in the award year. Note: The system checks the degree entered, if available. Ask the nominee to ensure their Degree is entered.Nominees are required to be a member of CSSA.Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Nominees are required to be a member of CSSA.

Ineligibility

NominatorMembers of this CSSA Awards Committee and the CSSA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a nominator for this award.NomineeMembers of this CSSA Awards Committee or the CSSA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a nominee for this award.Former recipients of this Award are not eligible.ReferenceMembers of this CSSA Awards Committee and the CSSA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a reference for this award.