Graduate Research Award

About the Award

The Graduate Research Excellence Award is given each year to recognize exceptional research achievement by a graduating PhD or MD/PhD student. The recipients will have demonstrated independence, creativity, and significant productivity in their graduate research with a high potential for success in a future research career. In addition, recipients will have demonstrated high standards in professionalism, scientific ethics, and contributions to the graduate program. The award was created in 2005.

Eligibility

1. Must be a student receiving a PhD or an MD/PhD in medical science.
2. Must have completed all requirements for the degree during one of the semesters in the 12 months prior to the spring commencement (summer, fall, or spring semesters).
3. Must be nominated by their PI. Nominations are solicited each spring by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.

Past Winners