Doctoral Student Researcher of the Year

The Doctoral Student Researcher of the Year is given each year to recognize and emphasize excellence in graduate research. Other scholarly activities may be considered in the selection process, but the main emphasis will be on duties performed and contributions made, with a secondary emphasis on GPA.

Criteria & Eligibility

  1. Nominee must be a matriculated student in a doctoral program.

Nomination Materials

  1. A letter of nomination of up to two pages from the department head or designee.
  2. Abbreviated CV related to the awards criteria provided by the nominee.

Recognition

Recognized at the College Awards Ceremony. Recipient will represent the college in the annual Robins Award competition; and will be recognized at the Student Research Awards Ceremony during Research Week.

Each department may nominate one person for this award who meets the criteria outlined.

Rubric Categories for Evaluation

Research/Creative Work

Is there a clear, documented record of publications, scholarly work, performances, etc.?

Scholarly Recognition

Is there recognition of their research/creative work in the form of grants, fellowships and/or competitive honors?

Mentorship

Does the applicant show mentorship skills for undergraduate and/or graduate students?

Due Date

Nominations are due by December 1 to the Box folder provided by the ArtSci Dean’s Office to the Department Head.

If you are a designee, please contact your Department Head for access to the Box folder.