CCCC James Berlin Memorial Outstanding Dissertation Award
Forecasted
The CCCC James Berlin Memorial Outstanding Dissertation Award honors exceptional doctoral research advancing knowledge in composition studies, presented by the National Council of Teachers of English.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no confirmed monetary prize.
Summary: Honors an outstanding dissertation that significantly advances research or knowledge in composition studies.
Key Information: Award status and submission process may be updated due to CCCC transition; check program page for latest details.
Description
The award recognizes a graduate whose dissertation meaningfully contributes to the field of composition studies, either by improving educational processes or by advancing scholarly knowledge. It is intended to celebrate academic excellence and innovation in research or scholarly inquiry related to composition, rhetoric, and writing studies. The award is historically presented by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), under the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
