Nomination Procedures
All current TGS Directors of Graduate Studies (DGS), master's and/or PhD, who are members of the graduate faculty at Northwestern University are eligible to be nominated for this award. This award recognizes outstanding leadership and service by a DGS who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing graduate education. Recipients will exemplify excellence in fostering academic quality, supporting graduate student success, and promoting collaboration among faculty, students, and The Graduate School (TGS).
Instructions
DGS Excellence Award NOMINATION FORM
Please complete the nomination forms above to nominate an outstanding graduate faculty and/or a staff member.
Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT