To reward graduate students for excellence on a particular research project culminating in the submission of a completed thesis germane to their program of study.
Award
Two $250 cash awards will be made by the Graduate School. One award will be made at the end of fall semester, and one at the end of winter semester.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a currently enrolled EMU graduate student in the final stages of completing his or her thesis and degree, or a recent graduate (within one year) having completed a thesis. The applicant must be in good academic standing. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible.
Procedure
Submit a completed Application for Graduate Dean's Award for Research Excellence (see right) and a draft or final copy of the thesis or dissertation, along with at least two letters of recommendation from EMU faculty familiar with the thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
Deadlines
Fall award
November 15
Winter award
March 01
Announcement
The awardee will be notified in writing of the decision of the Award committee.
Financial Assistance Application for Graduate Dean's Award Form (113K)
To reward graduate students for excellence for a particular research project, culminating in the submission of a completed thesis/dissertation, germane to their program of study. The term “research” is used in its broadest sense.
Award
Two $250 cash awards will be made by the Graduate School. One award will be made at the end of the fall semester, and one at the end of the winter semester. An appropriate plaque of recognition will be presented to the winners at the Graduate Research Fair in March.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a currently enrolled EMU graduate student in the final stages of completing his/her thesis/dissertation and degree or a recent graduate (within one year) having a completed thesis/dissertation. Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The student must be:
in good academic standing
show superior initiative/effort with his/her scholarly work
be either a part-time or full-time student
Application Procedure
Complete the award application, a draft or final copy of the thesis/dissertation and submit them to the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall on or before November 15 for a fall award or March 15 for a winter award.
Submit at least two letters of recommendation from EMU faculty familiar with the thesis/dissertation. These letters should specifically address the quality of the student’s research, its originality, and potential contribution to the field of study.
Describe your research in understandable terms for the general public. Use no more than two word-processed pages. The following information should be included:
statement of research/project objectives
procedural steps/methodology
outcomes or findings
One thesis may be selected to be sent to the Midwestern Association of Graduate School’s Annual Thesis Competition. This competition carries with it a monetary award for the national winners.
Approval
A review committee will comprise no fewer than five graduate advisors, one from each college. They will meet, review applications, and make final recommendations to the Graduate Dean, who will make the final selection. The winner will be notified in writing with copy sent to the academic department/school.
