Qualified students are automatically nominated at the time of application. Students may apply once papers are submitted but must have the paper accepted to be funded. The Writing Committee evaluates proposals that include statements on the status of the paper submitted, an estimate of expenses, and an abstract of the paper or presentation. Application forms are available in the English Graduate Office. This competition is announced in the early Spring.
Competition is announced in the early Spring.
The award competition is usually in the Fall. Applications must be submitted to the Burt Memorial Award Committee in the Spring. At least one such award is made each year. Applications are reviewed by the Graduate Studies Committee and evaluated according to the student's GPR , teaching performance, progress through the program, and quality of dissertation proposal. They are made according to the individual's qualifications, the department's needs and available funds.