ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award
Limited submissionInternal — University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies only
The ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award honors outstanding doctoral research in computer science and engineering, with global recognition and publication, coordinated by UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Internal graduate program nomination deadline to UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | October 31, 2026: Institution nomination deadline to ACM | November 30, 2026: Institution nomination deadline to ACM for dissertations requiring translation to English
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for the winner, plus travel expenses to the ACM Awards Banquet; Honorable Mentions share $10,000.
Summary: Recognizes and celebrates outstanding doctoral dissertations in computer science and engineering, with international publication and recognition by ACM.
Key Information: Only two UBC nominations permitted; only one ACM award given annually worldwide.
Description
The ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award, coordinated through UBC's Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, honors the most exceptional doctoral research in computer science and engineering. This prestigious annual award is presented at the ACM Awards Banquet and includes publication of the winning dissertation in the ACM Books Series, ensuring global dissemination and recognition. The program is designed to highlight doctoral work with significant technical depth, innovation, and impact on the field.
