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

August 8, 2026

Up to $2,500 for research expenses plus $500 for travel to present at NCTE Convention (one-time award)

Supports graduate student research advancing English education and ELATE’s mission, with recipients presenting at NCTE or ELATE conferences.

ELATE membership is required for all applicants.

--- ## Description The ELATE Graduate Student Research Award supports research by graduate students that advances the work of English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE), as articulated through ELATE’s position statements and sponsored publications. This award is designed to foster research examining current issues in English education and to generate findings relevant to multiple audiences. Award recipients are expected to present their research at an NCTE or ELATE conference, contributing to ongoing professional dialogue in the field. --- ## Due Dates - August 8, 2026: Full proposal deadline A decision will be announced by late September 2026. The award winner will be recognized at the ELATE Luncheon and Business Meeting during the NCTE Annual Convention. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,500 to support direct research expenses for a specific graduate student research project - Additional $500 to support travel to the NCTE Convention for presenting the research - No indirect costs or overhead allowed; funds must be used for direct research costs --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be graduate students at the master’s or doctoral level. - All applicants must be members of ELATE. - Research topics must align with ELATE’s mission, position statements, or current issues in English education. - The award is open to individual or team projects, but a principal contact must be designated if multiple investigators are involved. --- ## Application Process - Submit a single PDF proposal as an email attachment to elate@ncte.org. - Required components: - Cover page (proposal title, investigator(s) names, full contact info, principal contact if team, 75-word abstract) - Narrative (max 1,250 words) covering aims, research questions, literature context, data and methods, importance for ELATE, and implications - Work timeline with key events - Detailed budget and rationale (direct costs only) - CV (max 2 pages per investigator) - Proposals must be received by August 8, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Award recipients are expected to present their work at the 2027 or 2028 NCTE Convention or the 2027 ELATE Summer Conference. - Funds may be disbursed to the university or directly to the Principal Investigator (PI), as determined by the investigator(s). - The award cannot be used for indirect costs or institutional overhead. --- ## External Links - [ELATE Graduate Student Research Award Program Page](https://ncte.org/awards/elate-graduate-student-research-award/) - [ELATE Position Statements](http://www2.ncte.org/groups/elate/elate-position-statements/) - [NCTE ELATE Awards Overview](https://ncte.org/awards/elate-awards/) - [English Education Journal](http://www2.ncte.org/resources/journals/english-education/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |------------------------|-------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------| | ELATE Liaison (Awards) | elate@ncte.org | 217-328-3870 | [NCTE Contact Us](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) | ---

ELATE Graduate Student Research Award

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