Julia E. Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors
Supports research into the career paths of English majors and the role of English in career development, requiring scholarly and public dissemination and presentation at an NCTE Annual Convention.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of English
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2028 (full application) | May 2028 (extension, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 research support per award; up to $1,100 travel voucher for PI to present at NCTE Annual Convention; award duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports research by NCTE members on the careers of English majors and the impact of English in career development, with dissemination to both scholarly and public audiences.
Key Information: All applicants must be NCTE members; only one proposal per cycle per applicant/team.
Description
This award supports research projects that investigate the careers of English majors and/or the role and function of English in career development, broadly including fields such as writing studies, linguistics, and English education. Funded projects must result in at least two final products: one for a scholarly audience and one for a broader public audience. Recipients are also required to present their findings at an NCTE Annual Convention. The award encourages diverse research perspectives and methodologies, and aims to foster a wide range of research approaches and applicant backgrounds.
