Award FAQ
Will late submissions be accepted?
No. Complete student application materials must be submitted electronically by 11:59pm on May 3, 2027 to be considered. Please review the application checklist for everything that is required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Current Seattle University undergradute students from both campuses are eligible to apply for the award.
What is considered "Lemieux Library and Cornish Library"?
Lemieux Library includes the Lemieux Library, Media Production Center, and Billodue Makerspace. Cornish Library includes Cornish Library.
Is the reflection statement required?
Yes! This award emphasizes the skill, creativity, and resourcefulness you bring to your project and your insights and growth along the way. See Guidelines for Students and Evaluation Criteria.
My project is creative in nature. Can I apply to this award?
Yes! We hope to see a diverse pool of applications representing a variety of disciplines and research approaches.
What is required as a recipient of this award?
Students who receive this award will be required to: (1) Make their work available in ScholarWorks, Seattle University's institutional repository, and (2) Present their research at the Seattle University Student Research and Creativity Conference (SRCCon) scheduled for May 21, 2027. The exact time will be mutually agreed upon by the recipients.
Can I apply for this award if I presented my project or my article is being published in Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal (SUURJ) or Fragments?
YES! Students who have presented their project or published an article in SUURJ, Fragments, or other university publication are eligible to submit their work for this award.
May I submit more than one project?
Yes. You may submit more than one project for the award. However, a student may not win more than one prize. An application will need to be completed for each project.
What about group/team projects? Can we submit a team project?
Yes! We are offering a $1000 group project prize. The $1000 will be divided among identified group members. Each team member will need to submit their own reflection.
For a team project, does everyone need to submit a reflection?
Yes, each team member will need to include a reflection. It can be on the same document with each member's reflection clearly stated.
Would an independent study course qualify for this competition?
Yes, any project completed during the eligibility period (whether for a course or not) and while you were a student at Seattle University would qualify.
Would a project not created within a course qualify for this competition?
Yes, any project completed during the eligibility period and while you were a student at Seattle University would qualify.
May I apply if I work for the Lemieux Library or Cornish Library?
Yes. Students will not be excluded from competition because of current or past library and learning commons employment.
If I receive an award, will my project always be publicly available online?
The Lemieux Library and Cornish Library intend to create a permanent online archive of award-winning projects. If you are an award winner who no longer wishes for their work to be publicly available, please contact ScholarWorks at scholarworks@seattleu.edu to discuss options for restricting access to your project.
Who do I contact with questions about this award or the application process?
Please contact Yen Tran at yentran@seattleu.edu.