Provided by American Association of Geographers
The Glenda Laws Award is administered by the American Association of Geographers and endorsed by members of the Institute of Australian Geographers, the Canadian Association of Geographers, and the Institute of British Geographers. The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions to geographic research on social issues. This award is named in memory of Glenda Laws—a geographer who brought energy and enthusiasm to her work on issues of social justice and social policy. All early to mid-career scholars involved in geographic research on one or more social issues will be eligible for this award. Nominations should include two letters of recommendation from scholars or members of community organizations familiar with the research upon which the nomination is based, a curriculum vitae, and a scholarly paper based on original research.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Early to mid-career scholars involved in geographic research on social issues
Two letters of recommendation from scholars or members of community organizations
A curriculum vitae
A scholarly paper based on original research
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