CAGS/ProQuest-UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards (DDA)

The CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards (DDA) recognize Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. Established in 1994 and presented annually, there are two awards: one for engineering, medical sciences and natural sciences; and one for fine arts, humanities and social sciences. The Awards are granted by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) and are sponsored by ProQuest. Winners receive a $1,500 prize, a Citation Certificate, and travel expenses of up to $1,500 to attend the CAGS Annual Conference. Eligible dissertations must have been completed and accepted by the Graduate School between January 1 and December 31 of the prior year. Nomination packages are solicited from each appropriate Faculty in January each year, and one nominee in each of the two fields of study is forwarded to CAGS for consideration.