Category: YOUNG GEOMORPHOLOGISTS

Reports by IAG Grant Holders – Southern African Association of Geomorphologists Conference (Oudtshoorn, South Africa, 15-18 July 2025)

Group photo taken during the conference

The Southern African Association of Geomorphologists (SAAG) organised its Biennal Conference at the Klleinpaas Resort in Oudtshoorn (South Africa), on 15-18 July 2025. The IAG offered two Grants of 300€ each to help two Young Geomorphologists to attend this event. Congratulations to the two Grant Holders!

On the first day of the conference, Grant Holders were given the opportunity to participate in an “immersive” field trip in and around Oudtshoorn, in the Swartberg Mountains. Described as an “ideal setting” by Grant Holders, this moment “facilitated valuable exchanges” and in-depth discussions with their peers. The next two days were dedicated to oral presentations spread across 6 scientific sessions, and plenary talks. Both Grant Holders had the opportunity to present their work, and received “insightful feedback” on the content and methodology of their work, but also got advice on presentation skills. They both report that the scientific sessions were also an “excellent opportunity to network“. On the last day of the conference, participants also followed a workshop on building effective engagement strategies between local communities, policymakers and industries – in the scope of environmental development projects.

Find their full reports here:

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – 8th Geomorphometry Conference (Perugia, Italy – 9–13 June 2025)

The community of multi-disciplinary researchers attending Geomorphometry 2025 at the University of Perugia (credits: Jason Goetz).

The 8th Geomorphometry Conference was held on 9-13 June 2025 in Perugia (Italy). This event was hosted by the Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection of the Italian National Research Council (CNR IRPI) and the Department of Physics and Geology of the University of Perugia, and organised under the auspices of the International Society for Geomorphometry (ISG).
The IAG offered one Grant of 400€ to help one Young Geomorphologist to attend the conference. Congratulations to the Grant Holder!

During this event, the Grant Holder had the opportunity to “showcase [his] work to a large audience“, in the “openness and collaborative spirit” that characterised this conference. He also particularly highlights the conference field trip to Civita di Bagnoregio, which “offered first-hand insights into how landslides, seismic activity, and surface erosion” shape the landscapes in the area. Overall, the Grant Holder speaks about an extremely positive experience, and specifies that he is “already looking forward” to the Geomorphometry 2027 conference!

Find the full report of Jason Goetz here.

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – IAG Working Group Urban Geomorphology 1st Workshop (Kraków, Poland – 12-15 May 2025)

Abandoned limestone quarry in Kraków, seen during the field trip (credits: Gergino Chounna Yemele).

The IAG Urban Geomorphology Working Group organised its 1st Workshop at the University of the National Education Commission in Kraków (Poland) on 12-15 May 2025. The IAG offered two Grants of 300€ each to help two Young Geomorphologists to attend this event. Congratulations to the two Grant Holders!

The general theme of the event was “Geomorphology, geodiversity and geosites in urban areas“. Grant Holders participated in four intense days, filled with plenary sessions, oral scientific sessions, including one dedicated to Young Geomorphologists, poster sessions; but also a workshop intending to present GIS techniques to early-career researchers, a geomorphology trail around Kraków, and a field trip to the Upper Silesia Region!
Grant Holders report an “incredibly enriching” and “invaluable experience“. This event “deepened [their] scientific understanding” of urban geomorphology “from both theoretical and applied perspectives”. They also had the opportunity to present their work, for which they report receiving “positive feedback”, and exchanging ideas. Overall, both Grant Holders highlight that the IAG Grant facilitated their participation in this event!

Find their full reports here:

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ICG2026 Young Geomorphologists Training Program

IIn conjunction with the 11th International Conference on Geomorphology in Christchurch, New Zealand a training program for young geomorphologists (i.e. students and early career researchers) will be held from Friday, 30th January to Saturday, 7th February 2026. The program provides field and lab-based training in ‘Methods for assessing geomorphic processes and change‘. Participants have the flexibility to design their own program by selecting training workshops and activities that suit their individual interests, areas of focus, and schedules. All these activities are designed to complement the main ICG conference program. Some sessions are exclusively for young geomorphologists, while others offer valuable opportunities to connect and engage with experienced researchers and professionals. Events will take place at nearby venues in Christchurch as well as in scenic field locations throughout Canterbury.
You may find the full information here: https://www.confer.co.nz/icg2026/yg-training-program/.
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CALL for IAG GRANTS for The 11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology Christchurch and ICG2026 Young Geomorphologists Training Program

CALL for IAG GRANTS for The 11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology, 2–6 February 2026 and ICG2026 Young Geomorphologists Training Program “Methods for assessing geomorphic processes and change” Christchurch, New Zealand 30 January – 7 February 2026

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) offers several grants to support the participation of Young Geomorphologists* worldwide (except those based in New Zealand) who are willing to take part in the 11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology in Christchurch, New Zealand (2–6 February 2026) and related Young Geomorphologists Training Program (30 January – 7 February 2026). Priority will be given to the YGs who intend to participate in the Young Geomorphologists Training Program. The organizers will waive the registration fee for the 11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology for all IAG grant holders. One of the IAG grant holders will be eligible to receive the Tricart Scholarship.

The International Conference on Geomorphology will be hosted by the University of Canterbury and is organized by the IAG in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Geomorphology Group (ANZGG). The Conference welcomes scientists and practitioners from around the world. It will include scientific sessions, keynote lectures, as well as the Young Geomorphologists Training Program, which will provide field and lab-based training in “Methods for assessing geomorphic processes and change” in addition to tailored career preparedness opportunities. Field trips will be organized in various parts of New Zealand and Australia before, during, and after the Conference.

For further information on the Conference, please visit: https://www.confer.co.nz/icg2026/

For further information on the Young Geomorphologists Training Program, please visit: https://www.confer.co.nz/icg2026/yg-training-program/

The IAG is willing to help Young Geomorphologists attend the Conference and the Young Geomorphologists Training Program by providing financial support. The amount of the grant will depend on the applicant’s country of residence with priority given to Young Geomorphologists from less-favoured countries worldwide** and those who will intend to participate in the Young Geomorphologists Training Program.

Applications from candidates who have already achieved one or more IAG grants totaling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Criteria to be proved by the CV and abstract submitted to the event:

  1. Scientific content based on the abstract (relevance to the conference, scientific value, clarity in terms of English and structure)
  2. Academic activities based on the CV (dissemination of scientific results, e.g., publications, conferences, additional community activities such as event organisation, editorial activities, outreach, etc.)
  3. Intention to participate in the Young Geomorphologists Training Program.

Candidates for the IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following documents by Monday, 16 June 2025:

  • Application form: pdf or docx
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including no more than 10 papers
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement)
  • Abstract submitted to the event.

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers

e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “ICG New Zealand 2026”)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee.

Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel & Prof. Efthimios Karymbalis
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Master/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

** Less-favoured countries are those with a Purchasing Power Parity below 22,000 international dollars, according to the World Development Indicators database, World Bank, referring to 2022. For details, see https://databankfiles.worldbank.org/public/ddpext_download/GNIPC.pdf. For countries with unavailable PPP in international dollars for 2022, please refer either to the US dollars column or to tables released in previous years by the World Bank.

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CALL for GRANTS for the Southern African Association of Geomorphologists Conference (Oudtshoorn, South Africa, 15-18 July 2025)

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) announces the offering of 2 travel grants of 300 € (three hundred Euros) to support the participation of two Young Geomorphologists* from African countries (excluding South Africa) in the Biennial Conference of the Southern African Association of Geomorphologists (SAAG). The conference will be held at the Klleinpaas Resort, near Oudtshoorn, located in the Western Cape of South Africa on 15-18 July 2025. A field excursion will take place in and around Oudtshoorn on 15 July and will include dedicated hands-on demonstration for Young Geomorphologists.

The two Young Geomorphologists will be paired with senior researchers to assist in chairing a session. They will also contribute to the final program creation (selection of abstract, division of abstracts into themes, communication with speakers, logistical help on the day). This is specifically aimed at enhancing their conference participation and organizing skills. Additionally, the two successful applicants will be granted a reduction in registration fees.

For further information on the SAAG 2025 Conference, please visit: https://saageomorph.wixsite.com/saag/2025conference

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totaling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 24 March 2025 – EXTENDED TO MONDAY 7 APRIL:

  • Application form (.doc / .pdf);
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including up to 10 papers related to the Conference themes;
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement);
  • Abstract submitted to the Conference.

Criteria to be proved by the CV and abstract submitted to the event:

  1. Scientific content based on the abstract (relevance to the conference, scientific value, clarity in terms of English and structure);
  2. Academic activities based on the CV (dissemination of scientific results, e.g., publications, conferences, additional community activities such as event organisation, editorial activities, outreach, etc.).

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers

e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “SAAG 2025 “)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

Prof. EfthimiosKarymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – BSG Post-Graduate Training Workshop (Windsor, UK, 2-5 December 2024)

The workshop attendees and tutors (photo from the report of Magdalena Koschmieder)

Ayse Nur Karayel and Magdalena Koschmieder were awarded grants of 300€ each to attend the Post-Graduate Training Workshop organised by the British Society for Geomorphology (BSG) – and more specifically by Dr. Lucy Clark and Prof. John Wainwright. This grant allowed them to stay four days at the Cumberland Lodge (Windsor, UK) – find their full reports in pdf here:

Reports describe an overall “enriching experience“, and an “excellent workshop”. Both grant holders received “constructive feedback” on their research projects, which is very valuable at an early stage of a research career. Activities and themes were diverse: oral session, practical workshops on data analysis, discussion on ethics in research, information on academic writing and publishing… Ayse summarises the workshop as follows: “a comprehensive experience that bridged theoretical knowledge with practical application“.  The four-days event was also prone to develop a network between PhD students, in a friendly atmosphere: walks in the Windsor park, pool and tennis table, great meals and social moments were also part of the program!

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CALL for GRANTS for the 8th Geomorphometry Conference (Perugia, Italy, 9–13 June 2025)

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) announces the offering of 1 grant of 400 € (four hundred Euros) to favour the participation of one Young Geomorphologist* from worldwide (excluding Italy) in the Geomorphometry Conference 2025 (Perugia, Italy, 9-13 June 2025).
The event is hosted by the Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection of the Italian National Research Council (CNR IRPI) and the Department of Physics and Geology of the University of Perugia.
The grant will include free registration to attend the Conference.
For further information on the event, please visit: https://www.geomorphometry2025.org/

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 3 February 2025:

  • Application form (.doc / .pdf);
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including up to 10 papers related to the Conference themes;
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement);
  • Abstract submitted to the Conference.

Criteria to be proved by the CV and abstract submitted to the event:

  1. Scientific content based on the abstract (relevance to the conference, scientific value, clarity in terms of English and structure);
  2. Academic activities based on the CV (dissemination of scientific results, e.g., publications, conferences, additional community activities such as event organisation, editorial activities, outreach, etc.).

Files should be submitted to:
Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers
e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “Geomorphometry 2025“)
The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

Prof. EfthimiosKarymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

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CALL for GRANTS for the 15th SINAGEO (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, 4–9 August 2025)

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) announces the offering of 2 travel grants of 400 € (four hundred Euros) to support the participation of two Young Geomorphologists* from Latin America countries (excluding Brazil) in the 15th SINAGEO, the National Symposium of Geomorphology in Brazil (Natal, Rio do Grande, 4-9 August 2025). Priority will be given to applicants from countries with no IAG NSMs.

The 15th SINAGEO is organized by the União da Geomorfologia Brasileira (Brazilian Geomorphological Union). The theme is “Geomorphology Applied to Territorial Planning”, and this focus underscores the essential connections between geomorphology and land use, addressing both current environmental and climatic challenges and guiding sustainable development practices. The program features speakers from Brazil and abroad, short courses, field trips, workshops, special sessions, and oral and poster presentations. Except for foreign guest appearances, the event will be held in Portuguese.
The two Young Geomorphologists will be granted free admission to the conference, along with access to various activities including include short courses, which will be offered during the symposium, workshops (e.g. Delta H – https://www.deltahbrasil.com/), and pre-conference field trip (e.g. Seridó UNESCO Global Geopark – https://geoparqueserido.com.br/).

For further information on the 15th SINAGEO, please visit:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xv_sinageo
Website: https://2025.sinageo.org.br

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totaling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 17 March 2025 – EXTENDED TO MONDAY 7 APRIL:

  • Application form (.doc / .pdf);
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including up to 10 papers related to the Conference themes;
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement);
  • Abstract submitted to the Symposium.

Criteria to be proved by the CV and abstract submitted to the event:

  1. Scientific content based on the abstract (relevance to the conference, scientific value, clarity in terms of English and structure);
  2. Academic activities based on the CV (dissemination of scientific results, e.g., publications, conferences, additional community activities such as event organisation, editorial activities, outreach, etc.).

Files should be submitted to:
Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers
e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “15th SINAGEO 2025 “)
The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

Prof. EfthimiosKarymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

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CALL for GRANTS for the IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology (Timișoara, Romania, 16-18 September 2025)

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) offers several grants to support the participation of Young Geomorphologists* worldwide (except those based in Romania) who are willing to take part in the IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology in Timisoara, Romania (16–18 September 2025) and related Intensive Course for Young Geomorphologists in Sinaia (12–15 September 2025). Priority will be given to the YGs who will intend to participate in the Intensive Course. The organizers will waive the registration fee of the Intensive Course for all IAG grant holders.

The Regional Conference on Geomorphology will be hosted by the West University of Timisoara and is organized by the IAG in collaboration with the Romanian Association of Geomorphologists. The conference welcomes scientists and practitioners from around the world. It will include scientific sessions, keynote lectures, as well as an Intensive Course for Young Geomorphologists titled “Geomorphic services for environmental change understanding: from field surveying to dynamic and systemic risks evaluation”. Field trips will be organized in various parts of Romania before, during, and after the Conference.

For further information on the meeting, please visit: https://rcg2025.geomorphology.ro/

The IAG is willing to help Young Geomorphologists in attending the Conference and the Intensive Course by providing a financial support. The amount of the grant will depend on the applicant’s country of residence with priority given to Young Geomorphologists from less-favoured countries worldwide**.

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Criteria to be proved by the CV and abstract submitted to the event:

  1. Scientific content based on the abstract (relevance to the conference, scientific value, clarity in terms of English and structure);
  2. Academic activities based on the CV (dissemination of scientific results, e.g., publications, conferences, additional community activities such as event organisation, editorial activities, outreach, etc.);
  3. Intention to participate in the Intensive course.

Candidates for the IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 3 February 2025:

  • Application form (.doc / .pdf);
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including no more than 10 papers;
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement);
  • Abstract submitted to the event.

Files should be submitted to:
Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers
e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “RCG Romania 2025“)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee.

Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel & Prof. Efthimios Karymbalis
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

**Less-favoured countries are those with a Purchasing Power Parity below 22,000 international dollars, according to the World Development Indicators database, World Bank, referring to 2022). For details see https://databankfiles.worldbank.org/public/ddpext_download/GNIPC.pdf. For countries with unavailable PPP in international dollars for 2022, please refer either to the US dollars column or to tables released in previous years by the World Bank.

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1st Workshop of the IAG Working Group on Urban Geomorphology (Kraków, Poland – 12-15 May 2025)

The venue of the workshop, at the University of the National Education Commission (Kraków, Poland)

The IAG Working Group on Urban Geomorphology organises its 1st Workshop! The overarching goal of that workshop is to bring together urban geomorphologists worldwide, which will lead to a better understanding of overall matters in ancient and modern urban geomorphology, and will help to build future collaborations.
The workshop will be held in Kraków (Poland), on 12-15 May 2025, with the general theme “Geomorphology, geodiversity and geosites in urban areas“. The programme includes plenary lectures, oral & poster sessions, training on a GIS software (dedicated to early-career researchers), as well as two field trips.

The deadline to submit abstracts is 28 February 2025. Find the third circular of the event here, and the link for early-bird registration here.

The IAG will support the participation of two young Geomorphologists via two grants – more information soon!

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – International Conference on Permafrost (Whitehorse, Canada, 16-20 June 2024)

On-site attendees listening to a presentation by Lukas Arenson, conference chair of the 12th ICOP, in the Kwanlin Dün Cultural centre (Whitehorse, Canada).

The International Permafrost Association (IPA) organised the 12th International Conference on Permafrost (ICOP) on 16-20 June 2024, in Whitehorse (Canada).

The IAG offered two Grants to help young geomorphologists to attend the conference – congratulations to all Grant Holders!

The theme of the 12th ICOP was “Integrating Perspectives of Permafrost Thaw, Change, and Adaptation“. Overall, both Grant Holders are “grateful for the financial support provided by the IAG”, which made their participation to the 12th ICOP possible. One of the Grant Holders, Roger, had the opportunity to be an invited speaker in a session on coastal permafrost. He also participated in a conference field trip, where they took geophysical measurements on a permafrost thaw slump – an in-person experience that has “no substitute” according to Roger. Melanie, the second Grant Holder, had her work published as a full conference paper. She highlights that the event offered her “invaluable” feedback on her research, and the opportunity to “explore new approaches, transfer knowledge […], reconnect with colleagues and exchange ideas”.

Find their full reports here:

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CALL for GRANTS for the BSG Post-Graduate Training Workshop (Windsor, UK, 2-5 December 2024)

The Cumberland Lodge in Windsor.

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) offers 3 grants of 300 € (three hundred) Euros to PhD students in Geomorphology from Europe (except UK) who are willing to take part in the BSG Post-Graduate Training Workshop (Windsor, UK, 2–5 December 2024). The Windsor workshop is only for PhD students who started in 2024. The Workshop is organised by the British Society for Geomorphology (BSG) and recognised by the IAG.

The course will provide PhD students with elements of training for research and with an opportunity to meet others at an early stage of their training when they are facing the problems of research design etc. The content is non-technical, but provides training in project management, group work, dealing with large data sets, fieldwork, lab and numerical modelling, gaining funding as well as publication and future career development. Students will also meet a wide variety of academics and facilitators who are practicing researchers as well as the BSG postgrad representatives on the Executive.

The workshop has been running at the Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park for over 30 years – many notable researchers and academics attended and benefited from this course.

For further information on the Windsor Workshop, please visit: https://www.geomorphology.org.uk/windsor-workshop/

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 7 October 2024:

  • Application form (.doc / .pdf);
  • 1-page CV;
  • Proof of being a PhD student;
  • Title and brief summary of the PhD research project.

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers

e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “ BSG Windsor 2024“)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

 

Prof. Efthimios Karymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

 

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

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IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology in Timișoara, Romania (16-18 September 2025)

The IAG is happy to announce its next Regional Conference on Geomorphology, which will be held in Timișoara (Romania) on September 16-18th! organised by the Romanian Association of Geomorphologists, the conference will take place in the West University of Timișoara.

The chosen theme for this event is ”Geomorphology for society: challenges and opportunities ”, aiming to stress the increasing role of geomorphology in understanding the effects of climate change and human pressures on the environment and society and to highlight the need for better and adapted channels and strategies for science communication to the general public. The overall concept of the conference is both to provide a friendly platform for worldwide specialists to disseminate their newest scientific results and to express their views, and to offer participants a memorable socio-cultural experience.

Find details on the event below, or on the Conference website: https://rcg2025.geomorphology.ro.

IMPORTANT: the abstract submission deadline was extended to 23rd February!

Field trips

Before the conference, three field trips will allow participants to explore scenic routes within the natural beauty and geomorphological diversity (from karst to volcanic and glacial and periglacial processes and landforms) of the Southern, Eastern and Western Romanian Carpathians and to encounter historical and cultural experiences related to gold mining and medieval towns in Transylvania.
After the conference, participants will explore the wonders of the geodiversity of Danube Valley and Iron Gates Gorges and the Southern Romanian Carpathians and will track the footprints of dwarf dinosaurs in Hateg UNESCO Geopark.

Intensive course

We encourage young geomorphologists and early career researchers to participate to the 4th IAG-EGU Intensive Course ”Geomorphic services for environmental change understanding: from field surveying to dynamic and systemic risks evaluation” preceding the conference. Top European researchers will provide training in experimenting and applying complementary field investigation techniques (remote sensing – optic and LiDAR UAV surveys, terrestrial laser scanning; geophysics – ERT and GPR; sampling procedures for absolute dating; sampling for dendrogeomorphology applications in avalanche-prone areas), for evaluating climate change impact in sensitive mountain environments and applying knowledge on disaster risk reduction and risk management.

The course will take place in Sinaia Research Station of the University of Bucharest, in Sinaia, Romania, with field applications in the nearby Bucegi Mountains. Participation is limited to a number of 20 applicants. In recognition of their activity, the University of Bucharest will award the participants with 2 ECTS credits.
Submit your application before 31 January, see more details about the course programme, key-note lecturers and participation fees here. Join us in Sinaia!

The IAG offers several grants for Young Geomorphologists to attend the Regional Conference on Geomorphology, and more specifically the intensive course! Find more information here.

Important dates and deadlines

  • 31st August 2024: Agreement on thematic sessions
  • 30th September 2024: Thematic sessions programme available
  • 30th September 2024: Abstract submission open (RCG and YGs Intensive Course)
  • 30th September 2024: Registration open (RCG and YGs Intensive Course)
  • 31st January 2025: Abstract submission closed – extended to 23rd February!
  • 3rd February 2025: application to IAG Young Geomorphologists grants closed
  • 24th February, 2025: notification on YGs Intensive Course acceptance
  • 3rd March 2025: notification on abstract acceptance – extended to 9th March!
  • 4th March 2025: conference early bird registration open – extended to 10th March!
  • 15th May 2025: early bird registration closed
  • 15th July 2025: regular registration closed
  • 1st August 2025: conference programme available
  • 12 – 15th September 2025: Intensive Course for Young Geomorphologists (Sinaia, Romania)
  • 12 – 15th September 2025: pre-conference field trips
  • 16 – 18th September 2025: conference (Timișoara, Romania)
  • 19 – 22nd September 2025: post-conference field trip
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Call for admission for the Summer School in Geomorphological Mapping (Camerino, Italy, 2-8 September 2024)

The IAG-auspiced Summer School in Geomorphological Mapping will be held in Camerino (Italy) on 2nd to 8th September 2024! This event is organised by the Geology Division of the University of Camerino, and supported by the AIGeo (Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology), the ISPRA (Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research of the Ministry of Ecological Transition of the Italian Government) and the CNG (National Council of Geologists).

The aim of the course is to develop the experience of participants in geomorphological mapping of tectonically active areas. The Summer School will include a few days of teaching, followed by the application of the course by creating specific geomorphological maps. Preparation of those maps will include, among others: analysis of remote sensing data, field survey, sample collection and subsequent laboratory analyses…

Find here all the details of the call. A summary of main practical information is provided below. In case any question arises, contact the secretariat by phone at +39737402070, or by email at maddalena.falcioni@unicam.it.

The deadline to apply for admission is July 20th – with a maximum of 24 participants being allowed to attend the Summer School. Find the application form on the website: https://ssgm.unicam.it/home. Fees of 600€ must be paid to attend the Summer School. A Bachelor or Master in geography-physics and geomorphology is required. A Certificate will be delivered to participants who attend the courses and pass the final exam.

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – Xth AIGeo Young Geomorphologists’ Day and the IIIrd IAG International Young Geomorphologists’ Meeting (Venice, Italy, 1-2 March 2024)

All participants in front of the railway station in Venice. Credits: Denovan Chauveau (University of Venice Ca’ Foscari).

The Italian Young Geomorphologists (IYG) Group of the Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology (AIGeo) organised the Xth AIGeo Young Geomorphologists’ Day and the IIIrd IAG International Young Geomorphologists’ Meeting in Venice (Italy), on 1-2 March 2024. The IAG offered 3 Grants to support the participation of three Young Geomorphologists (inside and outside Europe). Congratulations to all Grant Holders!

The theme of that combined event was “Climate Change and the Role of Early-Career Geomorphologists”. Therefore, Grant Holders had the opportunity to learn more about the “complex interplay of natural processes and climate change”, but also to present their research related to that field. Overall, meeting other early-career researchers provided grant holders with “valuable advice on research and managing a PhD“. They also highlight a friendly atmosphere between participants, during the informal event and the field trip. Said field trip took place in Venice, and was dedicated to the theme “Living on the water towards 2100“. Hence, Grant Holders had the opportunity to learn about the returning period of floods, diversion of rivers, ground subsidence… with an emphasis on “changes in sea level and their relationships with the urban geomorphology of the city of Venice”.
Overall, all three Grant Holders thank the IAG for the financial support that allowed them to participate in this “incredibly enriching and beneficial event“.

Find their full reports here:

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Call for Grants for the IAG-DENUCHANGE-2024 Working Group Workshop (Rome, Italy, 23–26 September 2024)

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) announces the offering of 2 travel grants of 450 € (four hundred and fifty Euros) to support the participation of two Young Geomorphologists* worldwide (except those based in Italy) in the IAG-DENUCHANGE-2024 Working Group Workshop (Rome, Italy, 23–26 September 2024).

The meeting will take place at the Earth Science Department of Sapienza University of Rome, followed by two days of field trips. The first day field trip is organized in the Upper Orcia Valley (southern Tuscany), which is characterized by sub-humid badland processes and landforms, while the second day field trip focuses on analysing erosional processes on a broader time scale (since the Pleistocene) and spatial scale (basin scale) at the High Tiber Valley basin. The Workshop aims to gather various Earth scientists from all around the world to contribute to a better understanding of the Earth surface systems, and to facilitate future collaboration. The program of the Workshop includes a special session dedicated to presentations (both oral and poster) by Young Geomorphologists. During the Workshop, the Young Geomorphologists will have the opportunity to meet and engage discussions with scientists from various countries, and visit cutting-edge scientific study sites.

For further information on the Workshop and early registration, please visit:
https://www.aigeo.it/homepage/denuchange-2024/

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files by Monday 15th April 2024:

  • Application form (doc/ pdf)
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including no more than 10 papers related to the Conference themes
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement)
  • Abstract submitted (or to be submitted) to the Conference

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers
e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “IAG-DENUCHANGE-2024”)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants, feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

Prof. Efthimios Karymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

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Call for Grants for the 1st Workshop of the IAG ‘Urban Geomorphology’ Working Group (Kraków, Poland, 3–6 September 2024)

The venue of the workshop, at the University of the National Education Commission (Kraków, Poland)

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) announces the offering of 2 travel grants of 300 euros (three hundred euros) to support the participation of two Young Geomorphologist (except those based in Poland) in the 1st Workshop of the IAG Urban Geomorphology Working Group (Kraków, Poland, 3–6 September 2024). Additionally, the Workshop organizers offer a reduced registration fee of 160 euros for the IAG grant holders.

The event titled “Geomorphology, geodiversity and geosites in urban areas” is organized by the IAG Urban Geomorphology Working Group. It aims to bring together urban geomorphologists and geographers from all continents to contribute to a better understanding of ancient and modern geomorphological processes taking place in the world’s urban areas, as well as to facilitate future cooperation. The program consists of lectures that will be given by invited guests as well as presentations and posters of participants. One day will be devoted to the workshop for young geomorphologists about GIS application in urban geomorphology. Besides the scientific sessions, a field trip to Upper Silesia Region will be organized.
Link for early registration: https://forms.gle/bpeVhLs5Q81gkGgc7

Applications from candidates who have already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files by Monday 15 April 2024:

  • Application form (pdf / doc)
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including no more than 10 papers
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement)
  • Abstract submitted (or to be submitted) to the event

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers
e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “Urban Geomorphology 2024”)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

Prof. Efthimios Karymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

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Report on the IGI YGF 4th Intensive Training Program for the Young Geomorphologists

Group photo on the Yamuna River terrace, Kalesar, Yamunanagar, Haryana, India

The Young Geomorphologists Forum (YGF) of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) organised its 4th Intensive Training Program for Young Geomorphologists. It took place at the Centre for the Study of Regional Development of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, on 28 November to 1 December 2023. Participants also participated in a field trip in Kalesar, Yamunanagar, Haryana.

The Intensive Training Program was focused on the theme “Methods of Geomorphological Mapping and Geochronology“, and aimed at training Young Geomorphologists to geomorphological mapping supported by OSL and geochronology dating techniques. The event was divided into four parts: an inaugural session, lecture session & training in the OSL and Geochemistry laboratory, intensive field exercises, and a session on post-processing of collected field data.

Among the 60 applications were selected 25 participants from 16 different institutions. Feedback from the participants is overall extremely positive – find the full report here.

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1st Workshop of the IAG Working Group on Urban Geomorphology (Kraków, Poland – 3-6 September 2024)

The venue of the workshop, at the University of the National Education Commission (Kraków, Poland)

/!\ THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED TO MAY 2025 – FIND DETAILS HERE: https://www.geomorph.org/2024/10/1st-workshop-of-the-iag-working-group-on-urban-geomorphology-krakow-poland-12-15-may-2024/

The IAG Working Group on Urban Geomorphology organises its 1st Workshop! The overarching goal of that workshop is to bring together urban geomorphologists worldwide, which will lead to a better understanding of overall matters in ancient and modern urban geomorphology, and will help to build future collaborations.
The workshop will be held in Kraków (Poland), on 3-6 September 2024, with the general theme “Geomorphology, geodiversity and geosites in urban areas“. The programme includes plenary lectures, oral & poster sessions, training on a GIS software (dedicated to early-career researchers), as well as two field trips.

The deadline to submit abstracts is 31st May. Find the first circular of the event here, and the link for early-bird registration here.

The IAG will support the participation of two young Geomorphologists via two grants – more information soon!

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – BSG Post-Graduate Training Workshop (Windsor, UK, 4-7 December 2023)

The workshop attendees and tutors (photo from the report of Letizia Pace)

Maria Kotowska and Letizia Pace were awarded grants of 300€ each to attend the Post-Graduate Training Workshop organised by the British Society for Geomorphology (BSG) – and more specifically by Dr. Lucy Clark and Prof. John Wainwright. This grant allowed them to stay four days at the Cumberland Lodge (Windsor, UK) – find their full reports in pdf here:

Both reports highlight an “unforgettable” and “incredibly formative” experience. The workshop covered a wide range of topics: nature and ethics of the PhD, management of a scientific network, writing and publishing a paper, time management and project planning… Additionally, participants were introduced to the use of Python programming, and were given the opportunity to present their research projects – which represented a good practise for public speaking. Overall, the workshop ran in a “supportive and relaxed atmosphere”, which helped participants in making connections with each other. They also very much appreciated the comfort of the Cumberland Lodge, and the beauty of its surroundings.

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Call for Grants for the Xth AIGeo Young Geomorphologists’ Day and the IIIrd IAG International Young Geomorphologists’ Meeting (Venice, Italy, 1-2 March 2024)

The IAG announces the offering of 3 travel grants: one grant of 300 euros (three hundred Euros) to support the participation of one Young Geomorphologist from European Countries and two grants of 450 euros (four hundred and fifty Euros) to support the participation of two Young Geomorphologists from countries outside Europe (in both cases preference will be given to countries without Young Geomorphologists’ National Group) in the Xth AIGeo Young Geomorphologists’ Day and III IAG International Young Geomorphologists’ Meeting (Venice, Italy, 1–2 March 2024)].

The title of the event is: “Climate Change and the Role of Early-Career Geomorphologists” organized by the Italian Young Geomorphologists (IYG) Group of the Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology (AIGeo). Its aim is to favour the scientific progress of the young researchers by stimulating the exchange among those operating in the different branches of Geomorphology. The program consists of the presentation and discussion of the scientific results obtained by young researchers while one session of the event will be the “IAG Southern Europe Webinar” during the International Geomorphology Week 2024. Besides the scientific sessions, the field trip “Living on the water towards 2100” will be organized. More info on the event may be found on the AIGeo webpage: https://www.aigeo.it/x-young-geomorphologists-day-and-iii-iag-international-young-geomorphologists-meeting-venice-1-2-march-2024/

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files by Friday 22 December 2023:

  • Application form (pdf / doc)
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including no more than 10 papers
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement).
  • Abstract submitted (or to be submitted) to the event.

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers

e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “Venice 2024”)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

Prof. Efthymios Karymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers
karymba@hua.gr / anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

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Auspices for the Summer School in Geomorphological Mapping (Camerino, Italy, 2-8 September 2024)

 

The IAG is happy to give its auspices for the Summer School in Geomorphological Mapping, which will be held in Camerino (Italy) on 2nd to 8th September 2024! This event is organised by the Geology Division of the University of Camerino, and supported by the AIGeo (Italian Association of Physical Geography and Geomorphology), the ISPRA (Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research of the Ministry of Ecological Transition of the Italian Government) and the CNG (National Council of Geologists).

The aim of the course is to develop the experience of participants in geomorphological mapping of tectonically active areas. The Summer School will include a few days of teaching, followed by the application of the course by creating specific geomorphological maps. Preparation of those maps will include, among others: analysis of remote sensing data, field survey, sample collection and subsequent laboratory analyses…

The University of Camerino is located in Central Italy, which underwent a strong seismic crisis in 2016-2017. Hence, the Summer School will be focused on the remaining geomorphological features of that crisis: surface faulting, large landslides, or deep-seated gravitational slope deformations.

Find the circular of the Summer School here, with email addresses of the organisers.

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – SAAG Biennial Conference (Hogsback, Eastern Cape of South Africa, 28–30 September 2023)

IAG Grant Holders in the Conference venue

The Southern African Association of Geomorphologists organised its Biennial Conference on 28-30 September 2023 in Hogsback (Eastern Cape of South Africa). The IAG offered 8 Grants to help Young Geomorphologists from the Emerging Career Researchers (ECRs) and Southern African Young Geomorphologists (SAYG) to attend this event. Congratulations to all Grant Holders!

All Grant Holders report a wonderful experience, and overall a great opportunity to present their work, to meet with experts in their research topics, but also to interact with other researchers who were at an early stage of their career. Through the Intensive Course, Grant Holders were able to participate in a pre-excursion field trip focused on wetlands (more specifically peatlands), including field sampling and subsequent analysis in the laboratory. Grant Holders were also involved in the organisation of the conference, from abstract selection to session chairing. Find the report from the organisers of the SAAG Young Geomorphologists Training Program here.

Find the list of all Grant Holders with their full reports here:

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology (Cappadocia, Türkiye, 12-14 September 2023)

The IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology was held in Cappadocia (Türkiye), on 12-14 September 2023. The IAG was happy to offer travel grants, helping 10 Young Geomorphologists to attend this event. Congratulations to them!

Overall, they all enjoyed participating in the IAG Regional Conference on Geomorphology 2023 “Geoheritage and Geodiversity”, as well as in the subsequent Intensive Course “High Resolution Mapping and Cosmogenic Dating of Fluvial Landforms”. Their reports particularly highlight the quality of the talks, whether during the scientific sessions or the Intensive Course. They also describe the associated field trip as an unforgettable experience.

Find the list of all Grant Holders with their full reports here:

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CALL for GRANTS for the BSG Post-Graduate Training Workshop (Windsor, UK, 4-7 December 2023)

The Cumberland Lodge in Windsor.

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) offers 3 grants of 300 (three-hundred) Euros to PhD STUDENTS in GEOMORHOLOGY from EUROPE (except UK) who are willing to take part in the BSG Post-Graduate Training Workshop (Windsor, UK, 4–7 December 2023). The Windsor workshop is only for PhD students who started in 2023. The Workshop is organised by the British Society for Geomorphology (BSG) and recognised by the IAG.

The course will provide PhD students with elements of training for research and with an opportunity to meet others at an early stage of their training when they are facing the problems of research design etc. The content is non-technical, but provides training in project management, group work, dealing with large data sets, fieldwork, lab and numerical modelling, gaining funding as well as publication and future career development. Students will also meet a wide variety of academics and facilitators who are practicing researchers as well as the BSG postgrad representatives on the Executive.

The workshop has been running at the Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park for over 30 years – many notable researchers and academics attended and benefited from this course.

For further information on the Windsor Workshop, please visit:
https://www.geomorphology.org.uk/windsor-workshop/

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for the IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 16 October 2023:

  • Application form (pdf/doc)
  • 1-page CV
  • Proof of being a PhD student
  • Title and brief summary of the PhD research project.

Files should be submitted to:
Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers
e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “BSG Windsor 2023“)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee.

Prof. Efthymios Karymbalis & Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel
IAG Training Officers

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – 14th SINAGEO (Corumbá, Brazil, 24-30 August 2023)

The 14th National Symposium of Geomorphology (SINAGEO) in Brazil occurred in Corumbá on August 24th to 30th. To help Young Geomorphologists from Latin America to attend this event, the IAG offered 2 travel grants of 400€ each. The Grant Holders were Paulo Fachin and Mara Mantegazza – congratulation to them! Find their full reports here:

Group photo during fieldwork across the plains and hills of the Pantanal.

Grant Holders highlight a “friendly and welcoming event“, and an global “excellent experience” that was “highly enlightening”. They both appreciated the diversity of activities: classical scientific sessions, but also short courses, workshops, and fieldwork. They also both managed to present their PhD research, and to “make work contacts”. That represented a “gratifying experience”, as they were able to get feedback from experienced researchers working on close topics.

Overall, Mara keeps memory of a “challenging and enriching experience“, as well as a “rewarding social gathering”. Paulo concludes his report by wishing that other Young Geomorphologists from Latin American countries will be able to attend future events with the help of the IAG.

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Reports by IAG Grant Holders – Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN) Workshop at the 6th EUCOP 2023 (Puigcerdà, Spain, 18–22 June)

Group photo of the PYRN members at the Workshop

The Permafrost Young Researchers Network (PYRN) organised a workshop during the 6th European Conference on Permafrost (EUCOP 2023). To help Young Geomorphologists to attend this event, the IAG offered two grants of 350€ each to Juditha Aga (Oslo, Norway) and Maike Offer (Munich, Germany). Find their full reports here:

The grant holders highlight a “wonderful experience”, which was “exhilarating” after the period of online meetings due to the global pandemic. Juditha, who was involved in the organisation of the workshop, also specifies that she “learned a lot” as part of the organising committee.

The workshop itself speakers gave “inspiring talks”, both on scientific topics and soft skills related to permafrost research. Following discussions with experienced researchers were especially “interesting and helpful”. Maike especially reports the talk of Adam Kirkwood on preparing presentations and designing slides as “immensely beneficial” for his future career. Both grant holders also keep good memories of the “networking activities” and “informal events” organised as part of the workshop. Overall, the workshop represented a “supportive environment that encouraged collaboration and exchange of ideas”.

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Report by IAG Grant Holder – European Meeting of Young Geomorphologists (Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, 9-11 June 2023)

The IAG grant holder, Aleksandra Osika, giving her presentation about the glacial history of South Svalbard

The European Meeting of Young Geomorphologists took place in Chamonix (France) on 9-11 June 2023. To help Young Geomorphologists to attend that event, the IAG offered a grant of 300€ to Aleksandra Osika (Katowice, Poland). Find her full report here.

The Meeting started with a day of conferences divided in three thematic sessions: ‘Dynamic of glacial and periglacial environments’, ‘Geoheritage and geodiversity’, and ‘Methodological advances to innovative case studies’. Aleksandra reports that the ‘inspiring presentations’ led to ‘vibrant and friendly discussions’ all along the Meeting, and she is particularly glad of the ‘positive feedback’ she had on her own presentation.

The next two days of the Meeting were dedicated to field trips in the Mont Blanc Massif, that Aleksandra reports as ‘well organised’. They notably visited the Mer de Glace, an actively retreating glacier, which led to discussions on the ‘perception of the consequences of the ongoing climate change’, especially from the point of view of tourism. They also visit the Ferret Valley, which enabled discussions on the ‘dynamics of rock glaciers and slope processes’ in the area. Overall, Aleksandra describes these field trips as an ‘unforgettable experience’.

For Aleksandra, the Meeting as a whole was ‘scientifically and socially fruitful’, as it allowed her to gain additional knowledge on glacial and periglacial geomorphology, and to establish new scientific contacts.

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CALL for GRANTS for the 14th SINAGEO National Symposium of Geomorphology – Corumbá, Brazil (24-30 August 2023)

The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) announces the offering of 2 travel grants of 400 € (four hundred Euros) to support the participation of two Young Geomorphologists* from Latin America countries (including Brazil) in the 14th SINAGEO, the National Symposium of Geomorphology in Brazil (Corumbá, 24-30 August 2023).

The 14th SINAGEO is organized by the União da Geomorfologia Brasileira (Brazilian Geomorphological Union) along with the University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). The focus of that edition is “Geomorphology of Wetlands in the Context of Environmental Changes”, with highlights given to the Pantanal (the largest wetland in the world) and its interactions with current environmental changes. The theme reflects the concerns about the connections between geomorphology and environmental problems, not only in Pantanal, but in the surrounding mountain areas that contribute for a better understanding of environmental changes in this biome. The program includes key-lectures by Brazilian and foreign speakers, short-courses, field trips, workshops, special sessions, and oral and poster presentations. Except for foreign guest appearances, the event will be held in Portuguese.

The two Young Geomorphologists will be granted free admission to the conference, along with access to various activities including a short course of their choice from the event’ list, a one-day field trip to Urucum Massif, and the social dinner. Moreover, they will be able to attend Delta-H, which is a one-day post-conference focused on Quantitative Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution (https://www.deltahbrasil.com). For further information on the 14th SINAGEO, please visit: https://www.sinageo.org.br/en/.

Applications from candidates who already achieved one or more IAG grants totalling 500 euros or more in the past 3 years will not be eligible.

Candidates for IAG GRANTS are requested to submit the following files up to Monday 29 May 2023:

  • Application form (pdf/doc);
  • Short CV (maximum 2 pages long), including up to 10 papers related to the Conference themes;
  • Certificate of the highest degree achieved (with the date of achievement);
  • Abstract submitted to the Symposium.

Files should be submitted to:

Anita Bernatek-Jakiel and Efthimios Karymbalis, IAG Training Officers

e-mail: iaggrants@gmail.com (e-mail subject: “14th SINAGEO 2023 “)

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the IAG Executive Committee. For further information on the IAG Grants feel free to contact the IAG Training Officers.

 

Prof. EfthimiosKarymbalis                                                                                         Dr. Anita Bernatek-Jakiel

IAG Training Officer                                                                                                      IAG Training Officer

karymba@hua.gr                                                                                                             anita.bernatek@uj.edu.pl

*Undergraduate or postgraduate – Masters/PhD students or scientists who have received their highest degree, i.e. BSc, MSc, or PhD, within the past seven years. Provided parental leave fell into that period, up to one year of parental leave time may be added per child, where appropriate.

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