Gail P. Kelly Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation
This award honors an outstanding doctoral dissertation advancing research on social justice and equity in international education from a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective.
Funder: Comparative and International Education Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Nomination materials submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 USD monetary award; recognition at the CIES Annual Meeting
Summary: Recognizes an outstanding doctoral dissertation on social justice and equity in international education, honoring academic excellence and the legacy of Gail P. Kelly.
Description
The Gail P. Kelly Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation is presented annually by the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) to honor an exceptional Ph.D. or Ed.D. dissertation addressing social justice and equity issues in an international context. This award celebrates academic excellence, originality, and rigorous research that advances understanding of educational developments within broader political, economic, and social frameworks. The recipient is recognized at the CIES Annual Meeting and receives a monetary prize.
