Award Criteria
- Must be enrolled in an interdisciplinary program
- Must demonstrate clarity, effectiveness and originality of interdisciplinary ideas through academic efforts that expand and promote the concept of interdisciplinary studies across a minimum of two academic colleges
- Only Ph.D. students enrolled full-time at the time of the nomination are eligible
Nomination Requirements/Checklist
- Completed nomination form
- Nomination letter from the major professor (not to exceed two pages) addressing the novel interdisciplinary activity through academic efforts clearly identifying contribution across a minimum of two academic colleges
- Nomination packet may not exceed 3 pages including nomination form
Submit nominations through the following survey:
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0uEGL3xa6ShXrKJ
Enter all information required for the award on the survey. Compile the signed nomination form and all supporting documents into a single pdf file and upload it as part of the survey.
Deadline: February 1, 2019
Additional Information
For information, contact 540-231-4558 or email grads@vt.edu (type GEW Awards in subject line.)
