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Many aspects of health are affected by geological materials or by geological processes. The Division's focus is to develop the highest quality understanding of the origins and fates of naturally occurring materials that affect health and the earth processes that affect health.

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  • 2025 GSA Geology and Health Division Student Research Award Solicitation

    The Geology and Health Division of the Geological Society of America invites applications for the 2025 Student Research Award, providing up to $1,000 to support student research projects that align with the mission of the Division.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    Applicants must be student members of the Geology and Health Scientific Division.

    Award recipients must be physically present at the Geology and Health Division Awards Ceremony (date TBD, to be held during the meeting( in order to receive their award.

    Application Requirements:
    Submit a research proposal (no more than two single-spaced pages, excluding references and budget justification) that includes:

    Project Title

    Statement of the Problem / Hypotheses

    Overall Objectives of the Project

    Scientific Significance – Why is this project important?

    Relevance to Geology and Health – How does this project align with the Division’s mission?

    Concise Research Plan

    Budget – Include a detailed budget and a budget justification (not counted in the page limit)

    References (not counted in the page limit)

    Deadline: September 2nd, 2025
    Submission:
    Send applications electronically to Dr. Rachel Coyte at [rachel.coyte@nmt.edu]
    Use the subject line: 2025 GSA Geology and Health Research Award Application

  • 2025 GSA Geology and Health Division Student Travel Award Solicitation

    The Geology and Health Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA) is pleased to offer Student Travel Awards of up to $200 to support student attendance at the 2025 GSA Annual Meeting.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    Applicants must be student members of the Geology and Health Scientific Division.

    Applicants must be the first author on a presentation (oral or poster) to be given at the 2025 GSA Annual Meeting.

    Award recipients must be physically present at the Geology and Health Division Awards Ceremony (date TBD, to be held during the meeting) in order to receive their travel award.

    Application Instructions:
    To apply, please submit a single document that includes:

    Your name, affiliation, and contact information

    Title of the presentation

    A brief statement on how the travel funds will be used

    Deadline: September 2nd, 2025
    Notification Date: Award recipients will be notified by August 27, 2025

    Submission:
    Send applications electronically to Rachel Coyte at [rachel.coyte@nmt.edu]
    Use the subject line: 2025 GSA Geology and Health Travel Award Application

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