Dina Feitelson Research Award Grant

The Dina Feitelson Research Award, established by the International Literacy Association (ILA), honors exceptional empirical studies in literacy acquisition published in refereed journals. With a $500 grant, it aims to recognize research that provides significant insights into topics like phonemic awareness, bilingualism, and home influences on literacy. This award not only commemorates Dina Feitelson's legacy but also emphasizes the importance of research in enhancing literacy education globally.

NOTE: Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague. Please note that candidates who have been nominated by a colleague are no longer required to complete a separate application.
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The International Literacy Association (ILA) Dina Feitelson Research Award was established to honor the memory of Dina Feitelson. It is a US$500 award that recognizes an outstanding empirical study, published in English in a refereed journal, that reports on an investigation of aspects of literacy acquisition such as phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, bilingualism, home influences on literacy development, or cross-cultural studies of beginning reading. The results should have clear implications for instruction.
This award is sponsored through a generous donation from the Feitelson family.
Members of the ILA Dina Feitelson Research Award Committee will review and rate each submission based on the quality of the article submitted and its relevance to the award’s intent.
The award will be granted only in years when the committee concludes there is a high-quality submission that meets the rigorous standards outlined above.

Eligibility

Empirical studies that have been published in a peer-reviewed journal between the specified dates are eligible for consideration.Articles will be evaluated on the following criteria:Significance of the issue under investigation
Suitability of methodology used to investigate the topic or problem
Appropriateness of conclusions/interpretations
Implications of the study for school or classroom practiceTo be eligible, candidates must be ILA members in good standing and maintain active membership through the specified date.
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through the specified date.