CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes outstanding Canadian doctoral research in STEM, fine arts, humanities, and social sciences for significant and original scholarly contributions.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: UBC Okanagan faculty nomination deadline (projected) | February 2027: UBC graduate program nomination deadline to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (projected) | March 2027: CAGS national submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 cash prize plus travel expenses to CAGS conference; one-time award; two awards annually (one per category).
Summary: Recognizes outstanding Canadian doctoral dissertations in engineering, medical sciences, natural sciences, fine arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Description
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award celebrates Canadian doctoral dissertations that make significant and original contributions to their academic fields. Established in 1994 and presented annually by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) with sponsorship from ProQuest, the award recognizes excellence in doctoral research across two broad categories: (1) engineering, medical sciences, and natural sciences; and (2) fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. Winners receive a $1,500 cash prize, a certificate of recognition, and travel expenses to attend the annual CAGS Conference.
