UMN Graduate School: MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition Grant

UMN Graduate School: MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: University of Minnesota
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: October 02, 2025

Summary

The UMN Graduate School's MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition invites nominations for outstanding master's theses in Biological & Life Sciences and Humanities for 2026. Eligible nominees must be pursuing their first graduate research degree and have received their Master's degree between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2025. The award includes a $500 honorarium and recognition at the MAGS annual competition. Programs may nominate one student to represent their institution.

Overview

Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition The Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) solicits nominations in two of four categories that alternate every year. In 2026, MAGS is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Master's Thesis Awards in the broad categories of Biological & Life Sciences and Humanities. What is the Award? $500 honorarium and nomination to the MAGS’ annual Distinguished Master’s Thesis competition.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who is eligible to apply?nominee is pursuing their first graduate research degree, regardless of disciplinenominee must have been awarded the Master's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2025nominee’s thesis is in the discipline of either Biological & Life Sciences OR Humanitiesprograms can nominate up to one (1) studentProgram Nomination required. Please reach out to your Director of Graduate Studies or Graduate Program Coordinator.

Ineligibility

nominees who submitted original work "in lieu of thesis" (such as musical compositions, published books, works of art, computer software, etc.) are NOT eligible