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Helene LaFrance Library Undergraduate Research Award

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Introduction

As Santa Clara University strengthens its commitment to undergraduate research, the University Library is supporting this effort by annually offering two undergraduate research awards. These awards will honor students who demonstrate exemplary research skills and creativity through the comprehensive use of library and information resources to produce a scholarly work or class project of high quality.

Prize(s)

  • Two $1,000 awards and a certificate for the winning student(s) or group(s)

 

Key dates for academic year 2024-2025

  • Submission deadline: April 25th, 2025

  • Winner notifications: May 9th, 2025

  • Award reception: May 22nd, 2025

 

Award Ceremony

  • The Dean of the Library will present the awards at a ceremony held during the spring quarter.   

  • The winners (individuals or groups) will give a 10-12 minute presentation about their research projects, followed by a Q & A session.

  • A reception will follow.