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

July 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline)

Recognition award; no direct monetary prize specified

Honors a recent empirical research publication that significantly advances the mission or professional needs of the NCTE or the field of English/composition studies.

--- ## Description The Research Impact Award, presented annually by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) through the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), recognizes an empirical research publication from the previous two years that most significantly advances the mission of the organization or addresses the needs of the profession. The award highlights rigorous research that informs and shapes English and composition studies, celebrating outstanding contributions to the field. --- ## Due Dates - July 15, 2026: Nomination deadline (nominations must be received by this date) --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; no direct monetary prize is specified. - Awardees receive formal acknowledgment from NCTE/CCCC. --- ## Eligibility - The nominated work must be an empirical research publication published in calendar year 2025 or 2026. - The nominee must be a member of CCCC and/or NCTE at the time of nomination. - Nominations can be made by the author, editor, publisher, or reader, but the nominator must also be a CCCC and/or NCTE member. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must include a brief statement describing the publication’s contribution to the profession. - Copies of the nominated publication are not required at the nomination stage. - Submit nominations and the statement of contribution to the CCCC Research Impact Award Committee via email: [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org). --- ## Additional Information - The award is intended for empirical research published within the two calendar years preceding the award year. - Past winners and honorable mentions are listed on the [program page](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/researchimpact). - The award is highly competitive and recognizes significant scholarly impact in English and composition studies. --- ## External Links - [Research Impact Award Program Page](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/researchimpact) - [NCTE Main Website](https://ncte.org) - [CCCC Membership Information](https://ncte.org/college/cccc-membership/) - [Contact NCTE](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |-------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | CCCC Awards | [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org) | 217-328-3870 | | NCTE Main Office | [Contact Form](https://ncte.org/contact-us/) | 877-369-6283 |

Research Impact Award

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