[National Council of Teachers of English](https://ncte.org)

March 2026 (Nomination Deadline) | November 2026 (Recipient Announced)

Plaque and honorarium; one award annually; recognition at NCTE Annual Convention.

Recognizes outstanding published research in English language, literature, rhetoric, or pedagogy that advances the teaching of English.

--- ## Description This prestigious award honors an outstanding work of scholarship or research in language, literature, rhetoric, or pedagogy and learning. It is intended to recognize published research that contributes new insights or approaches to English education at any instructional level. The recipient is celebrated at the NCTE Annual Convention and receives both a plaque and an honorarium. The award highlights publications that sharpen the teaching or content of English, whether focused on language, literature, rhetoric, teaching procedures, or cognitive processes. --- ## Due Dates - **Anticipated Nomination Deadline:** March 2026 - **Anticipated Recipient Announcement:** November 2026 (at the NCTE Annual Convention) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The recipient receives a plaque and an honorarium. - Only one award is given each year. - The award is presented at the NCTE Annual Convention. --- ## Eligibility - Any published work of scholarship or research in language, literature, rhetoric, or pedagogy and learning, published during the five years prior to January 1 of the award year. - Nominations may include up to three works from any individual or company; only the first three received will be considered. - Publications must be available in English. - Commercially published instructional materials are not eligible. - Reports of doctoral studies are generally considered under NCTE’s [Promising Researcher Award](https://ncte.org/awards/promising-researcher-award/). - Current NCTE Executive Committee members and recipients of other Executive Committee-approved awards in the same or following year are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Submit a **nomination letter** (PDF, Word, or on letterhead) that includes: - Your name, phone, and email - Author, title, publisher, date of publication - A brief paragraph indicating reasons for nomination - Provide **three copies** of the nominated publication for the Selection Committee. If not possible, provide full bibliographic details to ensure accessibility. - Send nomination materials by email to [smiller@ncte.org](mailto:smiller@ncte.org). You will receive confirmation and shipping instructions. - Publications submitted without supporting documents will not be considered. --- ## Additional Information - Selection is made by a three-member committee serving staggered three-year terms. - The award was established in 1963 and renamed in 1966 to honor David H. Russell, a former NCTE president. - Past recipients include influential scholars whose work has shaped English teaching and research. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page (NCTE)](https://ncte.org/awards/david-h-russell-research-award/) - [Past Award Recipients (PDF)](https://ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Russell-Award-Previous-Recipients.pdf) - [NCTE Contact Page](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------|------------------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Sarah Miller | [smiller@ncte.org](mailto:smiller@ncte.org) | 217-328-3870 | PO Box 416, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0416, USA |

David H. Russell Award for Distinguished Research in the Teaching of English

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