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UC Davis Library Graduate Student Prize

About the Library Graduate Student Prize

2024 Library Graduate Student Prize recipients
2024 Library Graduate Student Prize recipients

The prize celebrates graduate student researchers who engage with the library to create outstanding scholarship. Up to three prizes will be awarded for original, unpublished scholarship created while the applicant is a graduate student, professional student or postdoctoral scholar at UC Davis.

Prize includes:

  • $1,000 per selected project
  • Recognition at a public prize ceremony held at Shields Library
  • A prize letter from the University Librarian and Vice Provost of Digital Scholarship

Note: Prize payments are generally subject to federal tax. California residents may be subject to state tax.

Important Dates

Start Date for Accepting Submissions

Tuesday, October 1, 2025

Student Submission Deadline

Friday, December 4, 2025

Winner Notification

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Prize Ceremony

Wednesday, February 25, 2026