GSA Connects 2026 will take place between 11-14 October in Denver, Colorado. Find out more about the call for proposals and the awards and grants available below.
Call for Proposals: GSA Connects 2026
GSA is now accepting proposals for GSA Connects 2026 and welcomes submissions from both national and international members of the geoscience community.
For proposal details and submission instructions, please visit Here
Proposal deadline: 11:59 PM (Pacific Time), Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Awards and Grants
- GSA Honorary Fellow Award : Recognizes exceptional non-North American geoscientists for distinguished contributions to the field. Candidates must demonstrate internationally recognized achievements and do not need to be GSA members to be considered. Nomination deadline is 15 February
- International Distinguished Career Award : Honors GSA members for significant contributions to advancing international geological sciences. Nomination deadline is 15 February
- GSA James B. Thompson, Jr. Distinguished International Lectureship : Supports two lecture tours: one by a distinguished non-North American scientist to lecture at North American institutions, and another by a distinguished North American scientist to lecture outside North America. For the 2026-2027 lectureship, nominations close on 15 February. Self-nominations are encouraged and welcome.
- Farouk El-Baz Student Research Grants : Supports students worldwide (senior undergraduates, Master’s, or Ph.D.) conducting research in warm desert studies. Application deadline is 18 February.
- GSA International 2026 Travel Grant : Provides travel funding for students and early career professionals residing outside North America to present research at GSA Connects 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Application period: 12 January – 15 March 2026.
- Christopher I. and Irene N. Chalokwu Travel Grant (for African Students) : Supports African students presenting research on African geology at GSA Connects 2026. Application period: 12 January – 15 March 2026.
