CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards
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CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards reward doctoral researchers for completed Canadian dissertations, recognizing unusually significant and original contributions across academic disciplines.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (UBC internal nomination) | March 2027 (CAGS national nomination)
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $1,500 each, plus a certificate and conference attendance opportunity (UBC lists travel expenses)
Summary: Recognizes completed Canadian doctoral dissertations making unusually significant and original contributions across scientific, engineering, arts, humanities, and social science disciplines.
Key Information: Institutional nomination is required, and dissertations must be available in full text through ProQuest before jury selection.
Description
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards recognize Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. Established in 1994, the awards are presented annually by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS), with sponsorship support from ProQuest. They reward completed doctoral research rather than fund proposed research projects.
One winner is selected in each of two broad categories: engineering, medical sciences and natural sciences; and fine arts, humanities and social sciences. Submissions are welcomed in both official languages. At UBC, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies coordinates institutional selection, with an adjudication committee choosing one dissertation in each category for the national competition.
