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The University of Texas at Austin

George H. Mitchell Award for Excellence in Graduate Research

Award Winners

The Graduate School and University Co-op will present three awards of $3,000 each to outstanding graduate students for the pursuit and achievement of excellence in research. (Each award carries entitlement to pay in-state tuition for 2009-2010.) For the purpose of these awards, research is interpreted broadly and applicants will be judged on the basis of outstanding contributions to their field of study. Research or writing must be substantially in progress.

Eligibility

All graduate students (master's or doctoral level) are eligible to apply if they: a) are currently enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin; b) are in good academic standing; and c) will be enrolled full or half-time (unless they are in doctoral candidacy) at the university during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Application Requirements

The application must include each of the following documents: a completed application form, a cover letter, and a curriculum vita. A complete application must include a letter of recommendation. (See below for details on how to submit.)

Application Form

The Application Form is prepared in .pdf format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader - download free Reader). The form can be filled out onscreen and then printed or a blank form can be printed and then completed.

Cover Letter

The applicant's cover letter should not exceed one page and the body of the letter should not exceed 300 words (exceeding 300 words will jeopardize the application). The letter should clearly summarize the applicant's research project and his/her qualifications for the award. The summary should describe the importance and significance of the applicant's research project in language easily understood by a general audience.  The cover letter is the applicant's opportunity to make a case for receiving the award. The cover letter should be addressed to:

Dr. Victoria E. Rodríguez
Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies
Graduate School
Main Building 101, G0400
Austin, Texas 78712

Curriculum Vita

The applicant's curriculum vita (or resume) should clearly summarize his/her academic career and achievements. It should include publications, awards received, and other significant accomplishments, if applicable.  The CV should not exceed 3 pages.

Letter of Recommendation

Each application must include a letter of recommendation from a professor who is familiar with the applicant's research project and abilities.  The letter must be emailed directly from the recommender to gradawards@austin.utexas.edu. Please put "Mitchell Award" in your subject line.

Submission Instructions

All materials must be submitted electronically to gradawards@austin.utexas.edu by the deadline.

The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009.

Awards will be presented at the Graduate School / University Co-op Awards Banquet in May, 2009.