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Overview and Application Guidelines
Purpose & Eligibility
The Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) annually recognizes one (1) outstanding Master’s thesis and one (1) outstanding doctoral dissertation at one of its member institutions. Each institution may nominate one candidate per category.
Eligibility to Apply
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- Level of Study: Master’s or Doctoral
- Required Legal Status: Domestic or International
Master’s Thesis Award
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- The 2023 award will recognize a thesis in Social Sciences & Education.
- Nominees must have completed all master’s degree requirements after January 1, 2020.
- The recipient must be present at the annual meeting’s award luncheon in April 2023 (TBD).
Doctoral Dissertation Award
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- The 2023 award will recognize a dissertation in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, & Engineering.
- Nominees must have completed all doctoral degree requirements after January 1, 2018.
- The recipient must be present at the annual meeting’s award luncheon in April 2023 (TBD).
Award Value & Duration
$1000 CAD. Award disbursements may be split across multiple terms depending on total value.
This award is non-renewable (one year only).
How to Apply
Applicants must ensure that a complete application package is submitted to their graduate unit by the unit’s internal deadline.
Application Package
NAGS requires that all documentation must be submitted in English.
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- Copy of the thesis manuscript or doctoral dissertation;
- 300 word abstract in non-technical (lay) language;
- Three (3) letters of evaluation. Note: Letters for a doctoral submission must explain the original contribution to the field made by the dissertation; and
- Doctoral submissions must also include a copy of the applicant’s resume or C.V.
Deadline to Apply
November 25, 2022
Selection Process
SGS will notify all nominees of the results of the University competition in January. Decisions regarding the regional competition will be announced by NAGS in March.
Contacts & Resources
Visit the Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools’ website.
For more information, please contact:
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- Debbie Chau, Graduate Awards Officer
Graduate Awards Office
School of Graduate Studies
debbie.chau@utoronto.ca
- Debbie Chau, Graduate Awards Officer
