The Alfred University Libraries invite faculty and staff to nominate current students for the AU Libraries Outstanding Researcher Award.

Student award winners receive $150, a certificate, and recognition for their outstanding efforts at Honors Convocation. Descriptions of each award and links to nomination forms are below.

Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 6th, 2026. 

AU Libraries Outstanding Researcher Award 

This award recognizes student researchers at the undergraduate or graduate level who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and an understanding of information literacy and the research process through an original course-related research project, in any format or medium, including creative work, that utilizes AU Libraries collections, resources, and services.  

AULibraries Outstanding Researcher Award 2026 – Nomination form

Questions about eligibility or criteria may be sent to: libraries@alfred.edu.