Tiryakian Research Fund

2006-2007

Michelle Christian and Kim Rogers

This fund supports graduate student participation in research projects with Duke Sociology faculty or on approved dissertation projects. Priority is given to projects that provide the student with first-hand experience in the study setting. - How to apply

Graduate Teaching Award

2006-2007

Liz Essary

The Graduate Teaching Award ($500) is presented each year to a graduate student selected for excellence in teaching as an individual instructor or as a teaching assistant. - How to apply

The Vorsanger-Smith Scholar Award

2006-2007
Nathan Martin

The Vorsanger-Smith Scholar Award is presented annually to recognize overall excellence in the graduate program. Excellence is assessed for all areas of performance in the programs, including coursework, examinations, professional presentations, publications and awards, evaluated contributions as teaching and/or research assistants and departmental citizenship. Graduate students in the third, fourth and fifth years who have passed preliminary examinations are eligible. The award consists of the honorary designation during the following academic year as the Vorsanger-Smith Scholar and a $1000 grant for research costs.

The Graduate Policy Committee faculty will select the awardee every year immediately following the Annual Review of Graduate Students. All eligible students will be considered for the award. - How to apply