Dissertation of the Year Award

Each year, Northcentral University recognizes high scholarly achievement among its doctoral students by honoring one or more authors of outstanding dissertations. The author of the Dissertation of the Year (DOY) is invited to attend that year’s commencement ceremony to be honored for his or her achievement, with NCU covering travel costs for the DOY winner through an NCU travel-approved travel agency including transportation and lodging.

Eligibility

Graduates who have completed their dissertation paper and completed their dissertation defense by April 30th of the current academic year are eligible for the Dissertation of the Year award.

Example: Dissertation must have been completed and approved between May1st of 20XX and April 30th of 20XX.

To be eligible for the current year, nominations must be submitted to the Graduate School by May 1st. Nominations may be made by the dissertation chair. To nominate a dissertation for this award, a letter referencing the dissertation and indicating why it might merit an award should be submitted to graduateschool@ncu.edu.