Joyce Cain Award for Distinguished Research on People of African Descent
The Joyce Cain Award honors exceptional research articles on people of African descent, recognizing scholarly excellence in comparative and international education.
Funder: Comparative and International Education Society
Due Dates: October 10, 2026: Deadline for submission of all nomination materials
Funding Amounts: $1,000 USD one-time award; formal recognition at the CIES Annual Meeting
Summary: Annual CIES award honoring an outstanding scholarly article on people of African descent in Africa or the Diaspora, reflecting excellence in comparative and international education research.
Description
This annual award, administered by the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), recognizes an exceptional scholarly article that explores themes related to people of African descent in Africa or the Diaspora. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Joyce Lynn Cain, celebrating research that demonstrates originality, methodological rigor, and significant contributions to comparative and international education. The recipient receives a $1,000 USD monetary award and is recognized at the CIES Annual Meeting.
