Dear all, In 2022, AGeS will launch the new AGeS-DiG (Diversity in Geochronology) pilot program. More info below, attached, and on the AGeS website <https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Grants_Scholarships/geochronology/GSA/grants/ages2/dig-overview.aspx>. U.S. scientists at the senior, postdoc, and graduate levels are all eligible to apply for an AGeS-DiG award. We would appreciate it if you would help advertise this opportunity as widely as possible. Note that 2022 is a gap year in support for the regular AGeS-graduate award program, so there will be no AGeS graduate award cycle in 2022. Remaining funds are instead being used to launch the AGeS-DiG pilot. *Deadline: Feb 1, 2022, 11:59 pm MST. */(Partner Letter deadline is 8 February 2021, 11:59 p.m. MST)/ *Typical amount of award: *$12,000-$15,000 *Estimated number of awards:*2-3 awards are expected in 2022 *Overview* DiG is a pilot program of AGeS aimed at expanding access to geochronology for those underrepresented in the Earth sciences. AGeS-DiG seeks creative geochronology projects or initiatives designed to engage, train, and educate students at all levels (including undergraduate and community college) who have not traditionally had equal access to opportunities to be trained in geochronology methods. The goal of AGeS-DiG is to generate and test innovative ideas to expand geochronology access, which may position the PIs of the most impactful projects to successfully seek future support from funding agencies to continue and/or broaden their project’s scope. Examples of possible AGeS-DiG projects include but are not limited to: opportunities for underserved groups to visit labs in person to acquire data for project(s); training of an underrepresented cohort in geochronology methods and remote data acquisition for a project; or other innovative concepts. Priority will be given to projects that emphasize authentic research experiences for the students. *Eligibility* Proposals can be submitted by scientists anywhere in the U.S., including by those at the senior, postdoc, and graduate levels. The proponent(s) will be responsible for managing the project, coordinating with AGeS leadership on planning and funds disbursal, and reporting. Cheers, AGeS Steering Committee Becky Flowers (CU) Ramon Arrowsmith (ASU) Vicki McConnell (GSA) Jim Metcalf (CU) Tammy Rittenour (USU) Blair Schoene (Princeton) Kathy Surpless (Trinity)