Lance And Elena Calvert Undergraduate Research Awards

Have you completed a class assignment that required you to find sources or use other library resources or services? Your project could qualify for one of these awards!

The Lance and Elena Calvert Undergraduate Research Awards recognize undergraduate students who demonstrate sophistication and originality in research projects.

Winners receive: a cash prize and public recognition for their work.

How to apply

Take a look at our application guidelines. They provide instructions for creating a strong application, deadline details, required documents, and submission forms for each award.

Nominate a student

Are you a faculty member working with a student who meets the above criteria? Nominate a student for the Calvert Awards.

About the Lance and Elena Calvert Award for Undergraduate Research

With the support of a generous endowment from Lance and Elena Calvert, the University Libraries' Lance and Elena Calvert Award for Undergraduate Research recognizes excellence in undergraduate research projects that incorporate use of the University Libraries’ collections and demonstrate sophisticated information literacy skills. The judges mainly focus on the research process: the demonstration of library research skills, adept use of library resources and reflection upon the strategies used to investigate a research problem. Winners receive a cash prize and public recognition of their excellent work.

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