Julia E. Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors
The Julia E. Berry Research Award funds research on the careers of English majors and the role of English in career development, supporting diverse methodologies and requiring both scholarly and public dissemination.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates: May 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (extended from May 1, 2026)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 research support plus up to $1,100 for travel to NCTE Annual Convention; award duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports NCTE members conducting research on the careers of English majors and the role of English in career development.
Key Information: All research team members must be NCTE members at submission; only one proposal per cycle per researcher.
Description
The Julia E. Berry Research Award is designed to support members of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in conducting research projects that examine the careers of English majors and/or the role and function of English in career development. The award encourages a wide range of research topics and methodologies, including but not limited to historical, archival, rhetorical, qualitative, quantitative, ethnographic, and textual approaches.
Recipients are expected to produce two distinct final products: one for a scholarly audience in English or literacy studies, and another tailored to a broader public audience. Awardees must also present their research at one of the two NCTE Annual Conventions following receipt of the award. NCTE emphasizes diversity in applicants, projects, and research strategies for this award.
