Award amount$2,000 and a certificate of recognition
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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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.
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.
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
How to apply
Create a CGS account online.; Email memberservices@cgs.nche.edu for one-time account set-up and institutional linking.; Complete the nomination form and submit the required package via the CGS portal.
Important dates
July 3, 2026: Submission deadline; December 2026: Awards presented at the CGS Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon
Contact
memberservices@cgs.nche.edu
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