CG Stephens PhD Award

The award will be made to successful applicants for the best PhD thesis in soil science granted by an Australian University in the previous calendar year. Applicants need not be members of Soil Science Australia. Nominations must contain the Title of PhD thesis being considered for the Award, an electronic copy of the whole thesis, an electronic copy of the Abstract, and at least two electronic copies of the External Examiners’ reports. Assessment of each thesis will be based upon the originality of the work, its significance to soil science and its clarity of writing. Nominations are confidential to the Awarding Committee and the Award is open to applicants in Australia with a PhD thesis granted by an Australian University in the previous calendar year. While the degree may not yet be conferred, the examination process must be completed and successful.

Nomination Process and Instructions

Nominations are to be prepared by a nominator AND seconder then submitted to the Federal Secretary via email. Download application form here.

The award will be made to successful applications for the best PhD thesis in soil science granted by an Australian University in the previous calendar year. Nominations must contain the Title of PhD thesis being considered for the Award, an electronic copy of the whole thesis, an electronic copy of the Abstract and at least two electronic copies of the External Examiners’ reports. A ssessment of each thesis will be based upon the originality of the work, its significance to soil science and its clarity of writing. Nominations are confidential to the Awarding Committee.

Award Presentation

The CG Stephens PhD Award is presented by the Federal President or proxy at the Soil Science Australia national conference or another event determined by the Federal Council.

Award Winners

2020	Q. Xu
2019	M. Cheng & H. Mikkonen
2018	A. Dang
2017	N. Robinson
2016	N. Creeper
2015	B. Ryan
2014	A. Marchuk
2013	B. Malone
2012	R. Setia
2011	U. Stockmann
2010	C. Scanlan
2009	C. Butterly
2008	G. Kew
2007	S. Grover
2006	M. Tighe
2005	P. Kopittke
2004	S.C. Boucher
2003	J.E. White

Charles G Stephens (1907 – 2002) was born and educated in Tasmania, completing a degree in science at the University of Tasmania. CG Stephens played a distinguished role in the establishment and health state of soil survey, classification and pedology in Australia. His participation in many surveys in all states means that he played a significant part in the development of regional Australia. C.G. Stephens was the first recipient of the J.A. Prescott Medal in 1972.

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