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

March 1, 2026: Manuscript submission deadline (11:59 P.M. Eastern Time)

Award includes NCTE Annual Convention registration, certificate, one-year NCTE membership, and journal subscription; no direct monetary prize.

Recognizes outstanding recent research in English or language arts education that advances literacy, equity, and social justice.

--- ## Description The NCTE Promising Researcher Award, established by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Committee on Research, honors exemplary research in English or language arts education conducted by individuals who have recently completed their dissertations. The award is intended to spotlight research that examines connections between literacy and social justice, educational inequalities, and asset-based literacy practices among diverse youth. Eligible research may address topics such as language development, literature, composition, teacher education, linguistics, and related areas, using recognized research methodologies and offering new perspectives that contribute to the transformation of educational spaces. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Manuscript submission deadline (11:59 P.M. Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - The recipient receives: - Complimentary registration to the NCTE Annual Convention - An award certificate - Announcement in NCTE journals - One-year NCTE membership - One-year subscription to _Research in the Teaching of English_ - No direct cash prize is provided. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals who have completed dissertations within the two years immediately preceding the award year (for the 2026 cycle, typically between December 1, 2023, and January 31, 2026; check the official page for confirmation). - Research must be related to the teaching of English or language arts, including language development, literature, composition, teacher education, or linguistics. - Manuscripts should employ recognized research methodologies (historical, ethnographic, interpretive, experimental, etc.). - Candidates must submit a manuscript based on their original research, formatted for blind peer review. - A verification letter from an advisor or knowledgeable researcher (not the candidate) confirming the dissertation completion date is required. --- ## Application Process - Prepare a manuscript (25–50 double-spaced pages, including tables, figures, references, and appendices) in a format suitable for submission to a research journal. - Remove all author references for blind review. - Include a cover sheet with your name, contact information, and manuscript title (cover sheet only). - Obtain a signed verification letter from an advisor or other qualified individual, on institutional letterhead, confirming research completion within the eligibility window. - Submit the manuscript, cover sheet, and verification letter as three separate Word attachments in a single email to Sarah Miller at [smiller@ncte.org](mailto:smiller@ncte.org). - Deadline: March 1, 2026, 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time. - Results are typically announced after June 15. --- ## Additional Information - Manuscripts may be unpublished, under consideration, or already published, provided they are prepared for blind review and do not reference publication status. - Selection for the award does not guarantee publication in any journal. - Manuscripts will not be returned to authors. --- ## External Links - [NCTE Promising Researcher Award Program Page](https://ncte.org/awards/promising-researcher-award/) - [NCTE Committee on Research](http://www.ncte.org/get-involved/volunteer/groups/standing-committee-on-research/) - [NCTE Research Awards Overview](https://ncte.org/awards/research-awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |---------------|-------------------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------------| | Sarah Miller | [smiller@ncte.org](mailto:smiller@ncte.org) | 217-328-3870 | [NCTE Contact Page](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) |

NCTE Promising Researcher Award

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