Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship
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Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship supports doctoral students’ information science research, recognizing outstanding proposals and helping students carry out their dissertation work.
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Funder: Association for Information Science and Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$1,000 for dissertation research, plus up to US$500 for Annual Meeting attendance expenses
Summary: Recognizes an outstanding doctoral dissertation proposal in information science and supports the student's dissertation research.
Key Information: Applicants must be current ASIS&T members in good standing with an institutionally accepted dissertation proposal or equivalent.
Description
The Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship is sponsored by the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and administered by its Awards & Honors Committee. Established in 1981, it recognizes the year’s most outstanding doctoral dissertation proposal while encouraging and assisting doctoral students with their research. The program encompasses the communication activities and information science and technology fields covered by the Association, including work on how information is organized, retrieved, represented, communicated, and used.
The scholarship prioritizes research with potential significance to information science, sound methodology and analysis, originality, and a clear, complete proposal. Applicants should demonstrate a convincing plan for timely completion and continuing interest in scholarship. The recipient receives recognition at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting and an opportunity to present their research there.
