Outstanding Dissertation Award

Awarded to individuals who have completed dissertations representing original work that makes a significant contribution to the discipline. Individuals awarded are nominated for the national CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award. Thus, our award categories parallel the CGS/ProQuest categories. In 2022, the categories are (1) Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering and (2) Social Sciences.

The Award

$250 given to up to two graduate students with exceptional dissertations.

Nomination for the CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award

Winners of our competition will be nominated for the CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award.

Eligibility

Nominees should have:

Completed dissertations that make a significant contribution to their discipline.
Been awarded a doctoral degree or completed doctoral degree requirements between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2022.

Nominations

As part of the nomination packet, Graduate Directors will be required to submit:

1. Abstract of the Nominee's Dissertation

Not to exceed five double-spaced pages. All pages should be numbered, and each should bear the name of the nominee. (Appendices containing nontextual material, such as charts or tables, may be included as additional pages.)

2. Three Letters of Recommendation

Should evaluate the significance and quality of the nominee's dissertation work.

One letter from the nominee’s dissertation supervisor
One letter from a member of the nominee’s dissertation committee
One letter from a person of the nominee’s choice

3. Nominee's CV

Not to exceed five pages.

Max Number of Nominees

Programs may only nominate one candidate.

Deadline

Nominations are due by June 3, 2022.

Graduate School