Here are some commonly asked questions about the Libraries Student Research Prize...
- Can I submit my application after the deadline?
- Will I be penalized if I do not submit an essay describing my research?
- Can I submit a draft of my paper?
- What is the monetary award?
- Can I submit a senior thesis?
- What format do you accept?
- Can I modify my paper prior to submission?
- Can I submit more than one application/paper?
- Can I submit a paper in a language other than English?
Can I submit my application after the deadline?
No, absolutely no late entries will be accepted.
Back to QuestionsWill I be penalized if I do not submit an essay describing my research?
No, so long as you are able/willing to speak with a committee member in person about your experience doing research for the paper. Interviews should take no more than 10 minutes. In order to win an award, either an essay or an interview is required. If you miss your appointment or do not respond to an interview request, your application will not be considered further.
Back to QuestionsCan I submit a draft of my paper?
No, the paper must be complete at at the time of submission.
Back to QuestionsWhat is the monetary award?
The amount of the award is at the discretion of the Prize committee. The amount of the award can be as high as $1,000 for a paper of remarkable quality. It is in part dependent on the number of award recipients, the quality of the papers, and other factors.
Back to QuestionsCan I submit a senior thesis?
Yes.
Back to QuestionsWhat format do you accept?
PDF is preferred.
Back to QuestionsCan I modify my paper prior to submission?
Yes, you can submit a paper that you've modified so long as it meets the rest of the guidelines (e.g., length).
Back to QuestionsCan I submit more than one application/paper?
Yes. Submit each entry separately.
Back to QuestionsCan I submit a paper in a language other than English?
Yes, but a translation must also be provided. Either a text or an audio translation is acceptable. Return to the Libraries Student Research Prize main page.
Back to QuestionsFor additional help, please contact the LTS Help Desk at 610-758-4357 or helpdesk@lehigh.edu