Outstanding 研究生 学生 研究 and Creative Activity Award

描述

This award is part of the College of 研究生 Studies’ continuing efforts to recognize and encourage excellence in research and creative activity by graduate students at the 365滚球官网. 学生s, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate outstanding graduate students for this award.

资格

Nominees must be students who were or are currently enrolled in a 365滚球官网 graduate program in summer 2023, fall 2023 and/or spring 2024, and who accomplished their research or creative work through their graduate program at the 365滚球官网.

选择标准

• Quality, significance and extent of research or creative accomplishments
• Communication to appropriate audiences

这个奖项

The recipient will receive a gift and $1000. The awards will be announced at the Excellence Awards Ceremony in April.

提名程序

All nomination materials must be submitted via the Excellence Awards Nomination Form.

1. 一个字母, 由提名人签名, which includes the nominee’s name, 单位, 大学, 学位课程, and progress toward degree. The nomination letter should describe in detail the quality, significance and extent of the research or creative activity; and the methods by which it was communicated to appropriate audiences in the form of presentations, 表演, 展览, recitals or publications. The letter should not exceed three pages. Only one nomination letter will be accepted. The nomination letter must be clearly identified as a nomination letter.

2. A brief (1-2 page) personal statement from the nominee outlining their accomplishments while a student at the 365滚球官网.

3. A curriculum vita that clearly lists the nominees’ publications, 专利, 表演 and/or exhibits accomplished at U of I, participation in academic and professional organizations, and recognitions and awards etc.

4. 再版, 预印本, 评论, or other documentation may be included provided that the information is restricted to the work on which the nomination is based. The nomination packet is limited to a single manuscript or supporting creative work.

5. Two additional letters of support which demonstrate how the candidate's research or creative activity will impact their field. The support letters must be clearly marked "letter of support" rather than a nomination letter.

选择过程

An interdisciplinary selection committee composed of faculty and graduate students will review nominations and select the award recipients.

的最后期限

Nominations are due at 5 p.m. 2月5日星期五. 9, 2024. 齿轮 will not accept incomplete nomination packets. It is the duty of the Nominator and Nominee to gather all necessary materials for a completed nomination application. Nominations must adhere to the length guidelines above.