Background

The NASUP Student Action Research Award recognizes student research presentations done at the conference.   

Eligibility

In order for a candidate to be considered eligible for this award, they must:

• Be a student member of NASUP at the time of the Annual Conference
• Attend the annual conference and present their research 
• Submit powerpoint presentation by the deadline
• Have collected and analyzed primary data related to their topic

Materials

Students will create a powerpoint presentation that will include slides and accompanying audio and/or notes. All of the required elements must be included in the submission,  in the combination of slides and notes. The following must be included:

• Introduction
  • Describes the problem
  • Clear research question stated
  • Significance of problem is addressed

• Context and Intervention/Focus Provided
  • Setting described
  • Population identified
  • Intervention/Focus explained

• Research Design
  • Design of study matches goals
  • Appropriate data sources

• Analysis of Data
  • Appropriate analysis for data collected

• Findings and Implications
  • Findings presented clearly
  • Implications from data proposed
  • Implications connect to findings

• Bibliography
  • Research studies relating to the research question are referenced

• Overall Organization and Style of Slides and Notes
  • Clear, concise writing
  • Grammar and punctuation

In order to be considered for the award, students must submit their slides and notes by the deadline.

Selection Process

1. All research materials must be submitted electronically to the link no later than February 9, 2026.
2. A sub-committee of the Awards Committee will review student research using a rubric based on the criteria detailed in the materials section above, as well as the following:
   1. Effectiveness of conference presentation
      1. Engaging, rehearsed presentation. 
      2. Thoughtful responses to audience questions..
3. The winner(s) will be announced at the awards ceremony of the conference and publicized via the NASUP publications and website.

Post-Award contribution

Attend a session following the Awards Luncheon.

Share with the NASUP Awards committee about your presentation and advice for future applicants.