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The Mary Ann Stephens and John R. Graham Award for Excellence in Graduate Research and Scholarship is presented annually to a doctoral student underrepresented in their discipline. Normally, one award is made each year and is based on the merit of the applicant's contribution to research and scholarship.

Criteria:

• Must be a currently enrolled full-time doctoral student.
• U.S. citizen (or national) or a permanent resident of the U.S.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have faced socioeconomic or personal obstacles to enrolling in graduate school. Examples include being the first generation in their family to attend a university; facing significant socioeconomic challenges due to their personal history; being registered with the Office of Student Accessibility Services; or demonstrating high financial need on their FAFSA.
• Preference given to graduate students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree from STEM disciplines (as defined by the National Science Foundation).

Award:

Recipients receive a $500 monetary award.

Application and Selection Processes:

Submit electronic application by February 15 for consideration for the following year. The completed application should include a scholarship statement, a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, and a letter of recommendation from a dissertation advisor detailing accomplishments in research and scholarship in the discipline. All materials must be received by the deadline.

Applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of faculty representing various ranks and disciplines. The recipient is selected by the Dean of the Graduate College.

Direct questions to Alexxus Sidney at asidney@kent.edu.