Professional Presentation Award
Important PPA Update Regarding Covid-19
Covid restrictions may impact the availability of this award; more information will be listed when available.
Professional Presentation Award
Graduate students presenting original research at conferences or performing or displaying creative work are eligible to receive a Professional Presentation Award (PPA) of $500. PPAs are intended to enable graduate students to travel to important conferences or events within their discipline in order to present their scholarly and creative work. PPAs are awarded two times each year and are distributed within two months after the application deadline. The application deadline is in the middle of an award period which allows students to apply who have either already presented their research/creative work or who are planning to within the specified time period. Approximately one-third of the applicants receive an award.
Students may apply for one of two types of PPAs: research or creative work. This distinction between these award types was made to improve the review process for graduate students that intended to travel to conference and events to perform or display their creative work, or develop their talents at a workshop in their discipline. Please see the scoring rubrics for each type of award.
Deadlines
Term | Applicant Deadlines | Conference Date |
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Fall 2020 | Postponed due to COVID | Jul - Dec 2020 |
Winter 2021 | Postponed due to COVID | Jan - June 2021 |
Submission of the form after 5:00PM the day of the applicable deadline will result in automatic rejection of the application.
Professional Presentation Award Criteria
There is some criteria you must meet in order to qualify for an PPA:
- Students may only receive one PPA per academic year.
- Students may only submit one application per application period.
- Applicants must be enrolled as a student during the semester they receive the PPA award. If the applicant is not enrolled in a least 2.0 credit hours, the award will not be granted.
- Conferences may be national or international.
- Research must be performed as a graduate student. Graduate students may not submit applications on research performed or presented as an undergraduate.
Professional Presentation Award Limitations
Students are encouraged to consider the following limitations when applying for an PPA:
- Students who have received Stafford Loan Monies are still eligible; however, receiving an PPA could put them in an "over award" status in which case any refund would be applied directly to the loan thus reducing the amount borrowed. For more details, please see your financial aid counselor.
- Awards are deposited into the student's university account. There are NO exceptions. Any outstanding balances will be paid first. Funds can be accessed by going to the Cashiers Office in the ASB.
Review Process
Applications are reviewed by an educated, lay audience. Each application is scored based on the following two sections:
Research Award Type
Section 1: Significance of Conference (10 points)
Superior (8-10 pts) |
Significance of the conference is clearly conveyed. The reviewer is very |
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Good (6-7 pts) |
Significance of the conference is mostly clear, but there are some weak |
Fair (2-5 pts) |
Significance of the conference is not clearly conveyed, and/or the reviewer |
Poor (0-2 pts) |
Significance of the conference is confusing or not explained. The reviewer |
Section 2: Main Idea of Research & Significance to Discipline (20 points)
Superior (17-20 pts) |
Main idea of research is very clearly conveyed and well communicated to |
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Good (13-16 pts) |
Main idea of research is clearly conveyed with minor flaws. Reviewer is |
Average (9-12 pts) |
Main idea of research is mostly clear, but there are some weak points. |
Fair (5-8 pts) |
Main idea of research is confusing and/or there are missing pieces. The |
Poor (0-4 pts) |
Main idea of research is not explained. The reviewer is not convinced that |
Creative Work Type
Section 1: Significance to Education (10 points)
Superior (8-10 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is clearly conveyed. The reviewer |
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Good (6-7 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is mostly clear, but there are |
Fair (2-5 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is not clearly conveyed, and/or |
Poor (0-2 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is confusing or not explained. |
Section 2: Significance of Conference (10 points)
Superior (8-10 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop to applicant’s research field is |
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Good (6-7 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is mostly clear, but there are |
Fair (2-5 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is not clearly conveyed, and/or |
Poor (0-2 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is confusing or not explained. |
Section 3: Significance to Others (10 points)
Superior (8-10 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop to the applicant’s ability to serve |
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Good (6-7 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is mostly clear, but there are |
Fair (2-5 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is not clearly conveyed, and/or |
Poor (0-2 pts) |
Significance of the conference/workshop is confusing or not explained. |