Charles F. Richter Early-Career Award

The Charles F. Richter Early-Career Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the goals of the Seismological Society of America by a member early in their career. It honors work that advances seismology and/or the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society and reflects SSA core values. The award includes a US$3,000 cash prize from the William B. Joyner Memorial Fund. It is given no more than once per year.

US$3,000 cash award and formal recognition by the Seismological Society of America.

Nominees must be regular or honorary members of the Society in good standing and their most recent academic degree must have been awarded no more than six years prior to the year in which the award is given; family or medical leave can extend the six-year period. Members of the Board, Board-elect or officers are not eligible at the time of the nomination deadline.

Nominations submitted by eligible SSA members; nomination package includes a nomination letter (≤2 pages), CV with bibliography, 2–4 supporting letters (≤2 pages each) with at least two from outside the nominee’s institution/degree-granting institution, and a signed nominator disclosure form. Electronic submissions emailed to awards@seismosoc.org.