Marion L. and Chrystie M. Jackson Mid-Career Clay Scientist Award Grant

Marion L. and Chrystie M. Jackson Mid-Career Clay Scientist Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Clay Minerals Society
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Marion L. and Chrystie M. Jackson Mid-Career Clay Scientist Award recognizes mid-career scientists for their significant contributions to clay minerals science. Awarded by the Clay Minerals Society (CMS), it includes a $2000 honorarium and a waived conference registration. Candidates must be aged 39-60 and full members of CMS. The selection is made by the CMS Awards Committee, with a decision announced at the Annual Meeting, where the awardee is expected to present a plenary lecture.

Overview

NOTE: The Nomination is due at the deadline. Marion L. and Chrystie M. Jackson Mid-Career Clay Scientist Award Award Description The Award is to recognize mid-career scientists for excellence in the contribution of new knowledge to clay minerals science through original and scholarly research. 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 upcoming 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. 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Awardee is to be within the ages of 39 and 60 and a full member of The Clay Minerals Society (CMS).The Award will be presented at the upcoming Annual Meeting of The Clay Minerals Society, at which the Awardee will be expected to present a plenary lecture. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. An applicant needs to be a full member of The Clay Minerals Society (CMS).