Outstanding Interdisciplinary Program Doctoral Student

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
Support letter from a committee member or other collaborator from a different discipline, highlighting interdisciplinary nature of the work
Nomination packet may not exceed 4 pages including nomination form

Submit nominations through the following survey:

https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_djwVxcO04gHoTFX

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: January 29, 2021