Prize
Alan Rackoff Prize
Emory University Libraries - Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Award
USD 250–750
Closing date
Closed
Location
Global
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
The Alan Rackoff Prize was established through the Betsy and Wayne Rackoff Fund and named in honor of Dr. Rackoff's late brother, an Emory student in the class of 1973. The prize recognizes outstanding undergraduate research using primary source materials from the Rose Library. The award provides $750 to one student each academic year for the best paper, project, or honor's thesis written on the basis of primary source material from Rose Library related to a class or course of study in any academic department except the Department of English. A $500 second place award and a $250 honorable mention reserved for a first year student are also available. Dr. Wayne Rackoff, who established the prize, was among the first generation of Emory students in English courses to have access to primary materials in what was then known as "Special Collections," and the experience made a lasting imprint on his intellectual life.
3 awards
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Organization Types
academic
Region
United States
How to apply
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
research_proposal · writing_sample
Review process
An evaluation panel comprised of Emory University faculty, librarians, and community partners will focus primarily on evidence of the applicant's archives research strategy, process, and personal learning, as summarized in an essay.
Restrictions
- Students in the Department of English are not eligible
Post-award obligations
- Applicants must allow library staff to display their research project for public viewing following receipt of the Rackoff Prize