International Association of Sedimentologists

Founded to promote the study of Sedimentology
Publication, discussion and comparison of research results
Encouraging the interchange of research, particularly where international cooperation is desirable
Promoting integration with other disciplines

Organization

An International Non-Profit Organization (INPO)

Bureau

Responsible for the management of the Association.

Council

Providing preliminary non-binding advice to the Bureau.

Editors

Editors and Associate Editors of IAS journals and books.

Early Career Scientists Committee

Representing the sedimentologists of the future.

Regional Correspondents

Inform and assist the IAS within their particular region.

Activities

PUBLICATIONS

High quality published content in books and top-rated journals.
  • Sedimentology
  • The Depositional Record
  • Basin Research
  • Journal of Petroleum Geology
  • Thematic Books
  • IAS Newsletters

CONFERENCES

Critically acclaimed conferences with international appeal.
  • International Sedimentological Congress
  • IAS Meetings of Sedimentology
  • Summer Schools
  • Special Lecture Tours
  • Selected sponsored conferences

GRANTS

Financial support for all kinds of sedimentological research.
  • Postgraduate Research Grant
  • Travel Grants
  • J. McKenzie Field Work Award
  • Post-doctoral Research Grants
  • Institutional Grant

Membership

The IAS is a registered not-for-profit organisation working to promote the broad field of sedimentology and support sedimentologists in both academia and industry. Simply put, we are our members! Why not get involved and join us as a member now?

FULL MEMBERSHIP

Starting from 25€/year
Discount for multiple years

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Starting from 10€/year

Awards

The IAS honours its members with high impact in the field of Sedimentology, oustanding research careers and long time society support with prestigious awards.

  • Sorby Medal
  • Johannes Walther Award
  • Early-Career Scientist Award
  • Honorary Member
  • R. W. Faas Research Prize
  • Sun Shu Research Prizes