Donna E. Alvermann Excellence in Research Award

At a Glance

Eligibility: Awarded to part-time doctoral students
Major: Language and Literacy Education
Department: Language and Literacy Education
How to apply: One nomination package is submitted by the student or faculty member to the graduate coordinator. A complete package must include all of the following and adhere to the following limits:
1. Statement from the student (maximum two written pages, 8-minute recording, or equivalent)
2. Statement from the student’s major advisor or another faculty member (maximum two written pages, 8-minute recording, or equivalent)
3. Student’s resume, CV, or other complete record of accomplishments
4. Nominations must be submitted by October 1
Contact us: jgraff@uga.edu

Fund Purpose

This annual award recognizes high-quality research accomplishments by a part-time language and literacy education (LLE) doctoral student. The nominee’s research should address literacy, literacy development, literacy education, bi/multiliteracies, or a related area.

About the Donor

The award is supported by generous donations from long-time LLE faculty member Donna Alvermann and her husband John Alvermann.