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Council of Graduate Schools / ProQuest - Distinguished Dissertation Awards

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Deadline2026-07-03

Award amount$2,000 and a certificate of recognition

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Deadline

2026-07-03

Award amount

$2,000 and a certificate of recognition

Discipline

STEM

Eligibility

Dissertations must represent original work making a significant contribution to the discipline.; Fields for 2026: Mathematics, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Social Sciences.; Degree completion date must be between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026.; Nominations must be made by 'regular' institutional members of CGS in good standing.; Each institution may nominate one person per field (maximum two per institution).

Requirements

Dissertation must be completed within the specified date range.; For interdisciplinary work, a significant portion must fall within the 2026 competition fields.; Nomination must be submitted by a CGS institutional member.; Dean's signature; Nominee name; Dean's name and title

Application materials

Nomination form; Dissertation abstract (max 5 double-spaced pages, plus optional 5 pages for appendices); Three letters of recommendation (supervisor, committee member, and one of choice); Nominee's curriculum vitae (max 5 pages); Certification of support signed by the CGS institutional primary membership contact; Certification of Dean Support for Nomination form

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CGS/Pro Quest Distinguished Dissertation Award

Official information page for the CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award, detailing eligibility, nomination requirements, and submission procedures for the 2026 cycle.

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CGS/Pro Quest Distinguished Dissertation Award: Dean Certification Form

A formal certification document required for the nomination process of the CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award, requiring the Dean's signature.

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