Graduate School

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Awards

Each year, the Graduate School acknowledges the accomplishments of its graduating doctoral students, the contributions of University faculty and staff, and the impact of alumni.

joukowsky winner — Sarah Newman PhD '15 receives an Outstanding Dissertation Award, sponsored by the Joukowsky Family Foundation.

All awards granted by the Graduate School and Graduate Student Council can by found on UFunds under the Graduate Student and Alumni Awards button. For master's student awards, please visit the Master's Programs website.

2026 Award Winners

Graduate School Faculty Award for Advising & Mentoring

Stephen Bush, Professor of Religious Studies, Chair of Religious Studies
Read about Professor Bush's award.
Erica Larschan, Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Read about Professor Larschan's award.
Daniel Harris, Associate Professor of Engineering
Read about Professor Harris' award.
Holly Case, Professor of History, Professor of Humanities

Excellence in Teaching Award

Kimberly Stephanie Meza, Doctoral Candidate in Pathobiology
Read about Kimberly's award.
Hannah Shabtian, Doctoral Candidate in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
Read more about Hannah's award.
Katyayni Seth, Doctoral Candidate in Anthropology
Read more about Katyayni's award.
Alexander F. Hardan, Doctoral Candidate in Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Read more about Alexander's award.

Awards

Excellence in Teaching Award

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes outstanding pedagogical achievement by a Brown University graduate student.

Graduate School Faculty Award for Advising & Mentoring

In order to recognize the significant contributions of Brown University faculty members as advisors or mentors to graduate students, the Graduate School invites nominations on behalf of any Brown faculty member who has served as a graduate advisor, unofficial or official mentor, trainer, or dissertation chair for the Graduate School Faculty Award for Advising & Mentoring.

Horace Mann Medal

The Horace Mann Medal is given annually to a Brown Graduate School alumnus or alumna who has made significant contributions in his or her field, inside or outside of academia.

Joukowsky Outstanding Dissertation Prize

The Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award is an annual prize awarded by the Graduate School for superior achievements in research by students who are completing their Ph.Ds.

Wilson-DeBlois Award

The Brown University Graduate Student Council confers the Wilson-DeBlois Award annually to a staff member who has made outstanding contributions to doctoral students and the Graduate School.

Graduate Student Contribution to Community Life Award

This Award is given by the Division of Campus Life on behalf of the Corporation Committee on Campus Life and recognizes a select group of graduating doctoral and master’s students who have contributed in a very significant way to the sense of community at Brown.

Master's Awards: Academic Accomplishment, Professional Excellence, Engaged Citizenship

During the Master’s Ceremony each year, graduating students, faculty and staff are acknowledged for their accomplishments and contributions to the University.

Bates-Clapp Award

The Brown University Graduate Student Council confers the Bates-Clapp Award annually to a staff member who has made outstanding contributions to master's students.