Awards

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas places great importance on rewarding the outstanding achievements of our graduate faculty and providing meaningful support and recognition to you. The following programs recognize their invaluable contribution to excellence in graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  More information can be found on each by clicking on the award links below.

Faculty and Departmental Awards

The following awards are for departments or individual faculty members. Depending on the award, nominations may be submitted by the department, or by graduate students. Please read each call for nominations for specific requirements and instructions.

Faculty member teaching at front of classroom

Graduate Student Awards & Scholarships

The following awards are for you. Nominations may be submitted by your department, or in some cases, the award may be eligible for self-nomination. Please read each call for nominations for specific requirements and instructions.

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Graduate Student Awards Managed by Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs

The Graduate Student Travel Fund is funded by the KU Student Senate and managed by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs. This award provides support for you, if you are traveling to conferences and/or professional meetings at which you will be presenting your research or creative works.
Graduate Student Travel Fund Graduate Student Travel Fund