George W. Brindley Clay Science Lecture Grant

George W. Brindley Clay Science Lecture Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Clay Minerals Society
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The George W. Brindley Clay Science Lecture, awarded by The Clay Minerals Society, honors a distinguished clay scientist who demonstrates dynamic speaking skills and innovative research. The awardee will present a plenary lecture at the upcoming Annual Meeting, engaging a broad audience with a public talk that transcends clay science. An honorarium of $2000 and additional funding for public lectures and high-quality video production are provided to support outreach and dissemination of knowledge.

Overview

NOTE: The Nomination is due at the deadline. George W. Brindley Clay Science Lecture Award Description The G. W. Brindley Clay Science Lecture of The Clay Minerals Society recognizes a clay scientist who will infuse the Society with new ideas, someone who is both a dynamic speaker and involved in innovative research. Dr. Brindley himself approved the concept of the Lecture, and the speaker should deliver a lecture that Brindley himself would applaud. The Brindley lecturer will also have the opportunity to present a public talk designed to broaden and advance ideas in clay science. The target audiences include groups of 20 or larger assembled at a public forum, such as colloquia held at colleges/universities, special events, or at societal meetings not normally focused on clay science. The subject is at the discretion of the Brindley Lecturer; its content should be crafted in a way to reach a broad range of scientific interests, beyond Clay Science. Selection The Awardee will be selected by the CMS Awards Committee and approved by the CMS Council. The decision of the Council will be announced at the Annual Meeting. At the discretion of the CMS Awards Committee, an unsuccessful candidate for the Award may be renominated the next year. A nominee will only be considered for three consecutive years, unless an extension is granted by the Awards Committee. Expectations The Brindley Lecturer should also seek opportunities to present in other venues a public talk designed to broaden and advance ideas in clay science. Award Amount and Expenses The CMS will pay an honorarium of $2000 and the Annual Conference registration will be waived as specified in the Award letter sent by the President of CMS. An additional $3000 will be available to assist the Awardee in delivering the public lecture in other venues and/or in producing a high-quality video-recorded lecture available for distribution by the CMS and the Awardee.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Award will be presented at the upcoming Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society, at which the Awardee is expected to present a plenary lecture on the subject for which he/she is being recognized.