{"id":504341,"date":"2024-11-22T09:05:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/library\/?page_id=504341"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:14:57","slug":"research-award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/library\/research-award\/","title":{"rendered":"The Deborah Chown Student Research Award"},"content":{"rendered":"
Every year, the library gives a $300 award<\/strong> to recognize exceptional research<\/strong> conducted by a GCC student.<\/div>\n

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<\/span>Eligibility<\/div>
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Any student project involving a significant research component, done as part of a credit-bearing GCC class, is eligible for the award. This includes primary and secondary research across disciplines; honors projects, internship research, independent study work and group projects are all eligible. In the case of group projects, the monetary award will be split equally between group members.<\/p>\n

In addition to traditional research projects, works like business plans, care plans and art pieces will be considered if the student conducted significant research as part of the process. Students who submit this type of project are encouraged, but not required, to submit a supplementary 1-2 page description of their research process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

<\/span>Timeline<\/div>
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The library will announce the winner of this year’s award in June of 2026. Applications will be accepted through May 21st, 2026. Faculty, staff and students may nominate projects from the following academic terms:<\/p>\n