The nomination deadline was Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Nominations are not being accepted at this time.
This award is the premier acknowledgment of outstanding achievement and success in education research. Its purpose is to publicize, motivate, encourage, and suggest models for education research at its best. Each year, nominations are invited from AERA members who wish to honor a meritorious colleague, one who is considered by other education researchers to stand out in the profession by meeting the very highest of professional standards of achievement.
Nominations must include a cover letter listing the applicable professional achievements of the candidate and stating the reasons that the candidate is uniquely qualified to receive the award, along with the candidate’s most recent curriculum vitae. Although not required, additional letters of support are welcome.
The winner of the 2024 award will be invited to give the Distinguished Contributions to Research in Education Award Lecture at the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting.