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Post-Doctorate Research Grants: Gladys W. Cole Memorial Research Award

Geological Society of America Foundation

Funding Amount

Approximately US $8,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Award is restricted to investigation of the geomorphology of semiarid and arid terrains in the United States and Mexico.
  • Recipients of a previous award may reapply if additional support is needed to complete their work.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
  • It will be given each year to a GSA Member or Fellow between 30 and 65 years of age who has published one or more significant papers in geomorphology.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Funds cannot be used for work already accomplished.

Overview

The Gladys W. Cole Memorial Research Award, established by the Geological Society of America (GSA), supports research in geomorphology of semiarid and arid terrains in the U.S. and Mexico. Aimed at GSA Members or Fellows aged 30 to 65, it recognizes significant contributions to the field. Candidates can reapply if additional funding is needed. Notably, funds cannot be allocated for completed work. This award honors Dr. W. Storrs Cole's legacy and contributions to geosciences.

The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with a growing membership of more than 26,000 individuals in 115 countries. GSA provides access to elements that are essential to the professional growth of earth scientists at all levels of expertise and from all sectors: academic, government, business, and industry. GSA is supported, in part, by funds donated to and raised by the GSA Foundation.
Vision: To be the premier geological society supporting the global community in scientific discovery, communication, and application of geoscience knowledge.
Mission: To advance geoscience research and discovery, service to society, stewardship of Earth, and the geosciences profession.
The Gladys W. Cole Memorial Research Fund was established in 1980 by Dr. W. Storrs Cole in memory of his wife. The first award was presented in 1982. Dr. Cole passed away in 1989. He had been a fellow of GSA for 58 years and was one of the Society's leading benefactors. The Gladys W. Cole Memorial Research Award is restricted to
investigation of the geomorphology
of semiarid and arid terrains in the United States and Mexico. It will be given each year to a GSA Member or Fellow between 30 and 65 years of age who has published one or more significant papers in geomorphology.

Eligibility

Award is restricted to investigation of the geomorphology of semiarid and arid terrains in the United States and Mexico.Recipients of a previous award may reapply if additional support is needed to complete their work.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. It will be given each year to a GSA Member or Fellow between 30 and 65 years of age who has published one or more significant papers in geomorphology.

Ineligibility

Funds cannot be used for work already accomplished.

What Geological Society of America Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$1.85M
Median grant
$1.85M
  • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Boulder, CO.

Example grants

  • Geological Society of America Inc · Boulder, CO

    To assist in funding research in the field of geology and dissemination of information

    $1.85M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Geology
  • Science research

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