Developed in memory of our beloved colleague, Anne Pemberton, a fierce advocate for student success, the Student Research and Creativity Award is intended to promote undergraduate scholarship and creativity in the areas in which she was passionate.
The award is given in recognition of an outstanding research, scholarly, or creative work in any academic discipline by an undergraduate student or students that addresses one or more of the following areas: mental health; wellness; mindfulness; substance misuse or recovery; social justice; or connections and belonging. The winning entry will receive $500 funded by UNCW Library’s Anne Pemberton Student Research and Creativity Award fund.
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Key Dates and Times
- Application Opens in January
- Application Form Due in February
- Winner Notified in March
- Presentation of project at a Showcase of Student Research and Creativity sponsored by CSURF, held every semester.
Application Submission Requirements
- Applicant(s) Information
- Project or paper
- This could be final version of paper, project, or detailed literature review and research project description.
- Written or video reflection describing the student(s)' research strategies
- Bibliography in citation format appropriate to project’s discipline
Evaluation Criteria
Anne Pemberton Student Research and Creativity Award Rubric - 2026 (pdf)
- Clarity and organization
- Evidence supporting claims
- Integration of ideas and viewpoints
- Search process and strategy
- Resource and source use and type
- Reference style and formatting