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What is the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG)?
The International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) is a global scientific body for researchers and practitioners who study landforms, landscapes and the Earth-surface processes that shape and change them. Its home site, IAG – International Association of Geomorphologists, functions less as a general-interest explainer and more as the association's working hub: news, grant calls, working-group activities and reports from early-career researchers.
H3 What the IAG actually does
- Connects geomorphologists internationally. It links people who might otherwise work in separate national or regional communities, from Quaternary science to heritage geomorphology.
- Funds participation. The site's news stream shows grant calls tied to specific conferences and workshops, such as the 16th National Symposium on Geomorphology SINAGEO in Brazil (2027), the IX Argentine Congress of Quaternary and Geomorphology (2026), the “Geomorphosites 2026” conference in Switzerland, and a DENUCHANGE working-group workshop in Greece.
- Supports early-career researchers. Reports by grant holders, including coverage of an International Conference on Geomorphology and a Young Geomorphologists Training Program in New Zealand, show that the association tracks what recipients did with the support.
- Coordinates thematic working groups. DENUCHANGE is one example; such groups give specialists a continuing forum between large conferences.
H3 Who benefits most
| Reader | Practical value |
|---|---|
| PhD students and early-career researchers | Grant announcements and training-programme reports reveal funding routes and expectations. |
| Established academics | Conference and working-group notices help with networking, session planning and collaboration. |
| Applied geomorphologists in engineering, hazards or conservation | Thematic events on heritage geomorphology and landscape change can connect field practice to research. |
| Students or curious general readers | Useful for understanding the field's scope, but the site assumes some familiarity with geomorphology. |
H3 A useful next step
If you are looking for funding, open the news section and read the most recent grant call in full, noting the event date, location and eligibility wording. Then compare it with a grant-holder report to see what a successful application actually supported. If you are choosing a conference, use the event list as a shortlist and check the host organisation's own site for registration and programme details, since the IAG page mainly announces opportunities rather than managing every event.
The main trade-off is focus versus breadth: the IAG site is authoritative for association news and grants, but it is not a textbook, a job board or a comprehensive database of geomorphology research.
How can I apply for an IAG grant to attend a geomorphology conference?
Apply through the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) grant calls published on its own site, IAG – International Association of Geomorphologists. The calls listed there are tied to specific events, so there is no single permanent application form: you respond to the call that covers the conference you want to attend.
What the page evidence shows
- Grant calls are announced per event, for example the 16th National Symposium on Geomorphology SINAGEO in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil (5–11 June 2027), the IX Argentine Congress of Quaternary and Geomorphology in Diamante, Argentina (25–28 August 2026), the "Geomorphosites 2026 – Heritage Geomorphology" conference in Sion, Switzerland (7–12 September 2026), and the 5th DENUCHANGE IAG Working Group Workshop on Naxos Island, Greece (6–9 October 2026).
- The site also publishes reports by previous grant holders, including for ICG 2026 and the Young Geomorphologists Training Program in Christchurch, New Zealand (2–6 February 2026).
- The association frames geomorphology as the interdisciplinary and systematic study of landforms, landscapes and the Earth surface processes that create and change them.
Practical steps
- Identify the conference first, then check whether an IAG grant call exists for it on the IAG site.
- Open that call and follow its stated instructions exactly — deadlines, eligibility, required documents and the submission route are set per call, not by a general rule.
- Prepare the standard supporting material early: a short CV, an abstract or proof of accepted participation, a budget for travel and accommodation, and a brief statement of what you will gain.
- Ask your supervisor, department or national geomorphology group about co-funding, since IAG grants are typically partial contributions rather than full sponsorship.
- If your target conference has no IAG call, look at the working-group or national-society route instead, and keep an eye on the IAG news page for newly posted calls.
A reader scenario
Suppose you are a PhD student in Argentina planning to present at the Diamante congress in August 2026. The relevant IAG call is already listed, so you would work to that call's deadline, attach your accepted abstract and a cost estimate, and treat the grant as one part of a funding package that also includes your university's travel fund.
How to decide
Use the grant call as your decision criterion rather than the conference's prestige: if a call exists for your event and you can meet its documentation and deadline requirements, apply. If not, a working-group workshop or a national symposium with its own grant line may be the more realistic route for a first application.
Which upcoming geomorphology conferences and workshops are listed on the IAG website?
The IAG website currently highlights a mix of regional congresses, a thematic heritage conference and a working-group workshop, mostly with grant calls attached.
- SINAGEO – 16th National Symposium on Geomorphology, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, 5–11 June 2027. A Brazilian national meeting, useful if your work is in South American geomorphology or you want a large regional audience.
- IX Argentine Congress of Quaternary and Geomorphology, Diamante, Entre Ríos, Argentina, 25–28 August 2026. Jointly framed around Quaternary science and geomorphology, so it suits palaeoenvironment, sediment and landscape-evolution topics.
- Geomorphosites 2026 – Heritage Geomorphology, Sion, Switzerland, 7–12 September 2026. The most specialised of the list: geoheritage, geoconservation and assessment of geomorphological sites.
- 5th DENUCHANGE IAG Working Group Workshop, Naxos Island, Greece, 6–9 October 2026. A small working-group format rather than a broad conference, oriented to the group's own research theme.
The page also carries a report from IAG grant holders on ICG 2026 and the Young Geomorphologists Training Program in Christchurch, New Zealand (2–6 February 2026) — that one has already happened, so it is background rather than an event to plan around.
Next step: if you are a young or early-career researcher, look at the grant call attached to the event you want rather than the event listing alone; the IAG publishes these as separate calls, and each has its own deadline and eligibility. Start at IAG – International Association of Geomorphologists and open the individual call pages.
How do I become a member of the IAG?
The International Association of Geomorphologists does not publish a self-service online signup on its main site; membership is generally handled through its national or regional representatives and member organisations. The IAG site is primarily an information hub for congresses, working groups and grant calls, such as the grants advertised for SINAGEO 2027 in Brazil, the Argentine Congress of Quaternary and Geomorphology 2026, the Geomorphosites 2026 conference in Switzerland, and the DENUCHANGE workshop on Naxos — so it is a good place to confirm current activity, but not a checkout page.
Practical route to membership
- Check whether your country has an IAG national delegate or affiliated geomorphology society. Many researchers join through that body, which then connects them to the IAG.
- If there is no national group, contact the IAG directly and ask which membership category fits you (individual, student, or institutional).
- Expect to provide your name, affiliation, country and areas of interest; student rates usually require proof of enrolment.
- Once accepted, you typically gain access to working groups, newsletters, congress discounts and grant opportunities.
Who this suits
- Students and early-career researchers: the grant calls and training programmes are the clearest benefit.
- Established academics: useful for working-group collaboration and congress visibility.
- Practitioners in geomorphology-adjacent fields: worth joining if you attend IAG-linked events rather than for daily services.
Decision criterion
Join if you want international collaboration, grant eligibility or working-group participation. If you only need conference news, the public site may be enough without formal membership.
Start by looking for your country's IAG representative or an affiliated society, then email the association with your affiliation and status. Other useful starting points include the International Association of Geomorphologists and, for wider geoscience context, the European Geosciences Union.
What are the IAG Working Groups and how can I join one?
The International Association of Geomorphologists runs its scientific work through Working Groups: focused, usually time-limited teams of researchers who collaborate on a defined theme, organise workshops and sessions, and publish results. On the IAG site, working-group activity shows up mainly through event announcements — for example, a call for grants for the 5th DENUCHANGE IAG Working Group Workshop on Naxos Island, Greece (6–9 October 2026). That pattern tells you what a group actually does: it convenes its own specialist meetings, often with travel support for early-career participants, rather than only meeting at large congresses.
How joining typically works
The IAG does not present a single public "join a working group" form on the page evidence available. In practice, membership in a group usually follows one of these routes:
- Become an IAG member first. Individual membership is normally handled through your national geomorphology society or directly with the association; working groups are a benefit of membership.
- Contact the group's chair or convenor directly. Each group has named organisers, and expressing interest by email is the standard entry point.
- Attend a group workshop or a themed session at an IAG conference, then ask to be added to the mailing list.
- Watch the calls. Grant and workshop announcements on the site name the group, the venue and the deadline — a good moment to make contact.
A practical scenario
Suppose you are a PhD researcher studying sediment connectivity in mountain catchments. You would check the IAG site for a working group close to that theme, look at its recent workshop announcements, email the convenor with a short note on your topic and what you could contribute, and ask whether the next workshop is open to new participants. If funding is offered, note the deadline and eligibility rules early — the announcements above are grant calls with fixed dates, not open-ended invitations.
Deciding whether it is worth it
| Your situation | Working group is | Working group is not |
|---|---|---|
| You have a narrow, active research theme | A route to collaborators and joint papers | A general introduction to geomorphology |
| You are early-career and need visibility | A chance to present and get travel support | A guarantee of funding |
| You want broad networking | Useful, but complements congresses | A substitute for national society membership |
For current group names, chairs and joining instructions, start at IAG – International Association of Geomorphologists, then check your national society, since that is often where membership and group sign-up are actually administered.
What reports and resources has the IAG published for young geomorphologists?
The IAG's most visible output for early-career researchers is its grant programme for young geomorphologists, and the association publishes reports by grant holders after those events. On the page you shared, one such item is a report covering the International Conference on Geomorphology (ICG) 2026 and a Young Geomorphologists Training Program held in Christchurch, New Zealand, 2–6 February 2026.
What the association publishes
- Grant-holder reports. After receiving IAG support, young geomorphologists write up their experience. These reports are the closest thing to a published "resource" on the site: they describe the event, the training received and, often, the research presented.
- Calls for grants tied to specific meetings. The same page lists calls for grants for events such as the 16th National Symposium on Geomorphology SINAGEO in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil (5–11 June 2027); the IX Argentine Congress of Quaternary and Geomorphology in Diamante, Argentina (25–28 August 2026); the "Geomorphosites 2026 – Heritage Geomorphology" conference in Sion, Switzerland (7–12 September 2026); and the 5th DENUCHANGE IAG Working Group Workshop on Naxos, Greece (6–9 October 2026).
- Working-group activity. The DENUCHANGE workshop shows that some resources flow through IAG working groups rather than a central library, so young researchers should check group pages as well as the main news feed.
How a young geomorphologist would actually use this
Suppose you are a PhD student in fluvial geomorphology with limited travel funding. The practical route is: find a call for grants on the IAG site, apply for the meeting that fits your topic, attend, then submit a short report afterwards. The reports are useful in the other direction too — reading a past grant holder's account of a training programme tells you what the experience involved before you commit to applying.
A caveat worth knowing
The page evidence shows announcements and reports, not a structured teaching archive. If you want lecture notes, reading lists or open datasets, this particular page is unlikely to supply them; it is an association news and grants hub. Treat it as a funding-and-community resource rather than a textbook.
Next step: open the grant-holder report item on the IAG site and read it alongside the current calls, so you can match your own research topic and career stage to a specific meeting before the deadline passes.
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