CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award honors two exceptional Canadian doctoral dissertations each year for outstanding originality and scholarly impact, as administered by UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (UBC internal nomination) | March 2027 (CAGS national submission)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 cash prize plus travel expenses to CAGS conference; two awards annually (one per category).
Summary: Recognizes outstanding Canadian doctoral dissertations for exceptional originality and significant scholarly contributions in diverse fields.
Key Information: Only one UBC nominee per category; dissertations must be accepted between Jan 1 and Dec 31, 2025 and submitted to ProQuest PQDT Global prior to jury selection.
Description
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award, administered through UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, honors two exceptional Canadian doctoral dissertations each year—one in engineering, medical sciences, and natural sciences, and one in fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. The award celebrates dissertations that demonstrate significant originality and impact within their academic disciplines. Winners receive a $1,500 cash prize, a certificate of recognition, and travel support to attend the CAGS Annual Conference. The award is presented by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) with sponsorship from ProQuest.
