CCCC James Berlin Memorial Outstanding Dissertation Award
Award for an outstanding dissertation that significantly advances research or knowledge in composition studies, administered by the CCCC of the National Council of Teachers of English.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates: September 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; monetary prize amount not publicly specified
Summary: Recognizes an outstanding dissertation that significantly advances research or knowledge in composition studies.
Key Information: Dissertation must be accepted in 2025 or 2026; submission is by email.
Description
This award honors a graduate whose dissertation makes a significant contribution to the field of composition studies, either by advancing the educational process or expanding the body of knowledge through original research or scholarly inquiry. The award is administered by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), a division of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The selection committee evaluates dissertations based on their impact and scholarly contribution to composition studies.
