Winesett Library Research Awards

The Winesett Awards for Library Research recognize creative and original library research completed by Radford University students. Six $800 awards are split evenly among three categories: freshmen/sophomores; juniors/seniors; graduate students. These are awarded during the spring semester for course-related projects undertaken at Radford anytime in the past 12 months. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony and their works will be preserved in the Archives of the Winesett Scholars.

Applications will be due by Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Applications must include:

1. The draft or final version of your research project in Word, PowerPoint, or PDF format.
2. Project document must include a bibliography of sources used in its creation.
3. A statement of support completed by your course instructor. This form must be filled out by your instructor and included with your project document in order for your application to be considered complete.
4. An essay of 400 to 600 words describing the following as related to your research project:
   1. Research strategy
   2. Use of any library services and resources
   3. Evidence of personal learning and development of your research skills.

This essay is given the greatest weight in the judging process; see the rubric for details.

For more answers, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

1. Be a student enrolled in a degree program in any discipline at Radford University.
2. Have started or completed a research paper or project for a Radford University credit course offered in the current or previous semester.
3. Agree to the exhibition of their papers/projects online and in McConnell Library.

Papers or projects may be in print format, based on the Web, or in an audio-visual format.