Call for Applications: CAPAL Early Career Researcher Award & Student Research Paper Award

March 18, 2026

The CAPAL Awards Committee is delighted to announce the 2026 opening of applications for two awards: the Early Career Researcher Award and the Student Research Paper Award. These awards aim to recognize and encourage excellence in research within our community.

Early Career Researcher Award

This award, which includes a $500 prize and a one-year CAPAL membership, is designed to encourage excellence in research among early career professional academic librarians. It is open to individuals who have graduated from a Master of Library and Information Science program or equivalent within the last seven years. Group submissions are welcome, with the prize money split among winners.

Application deadline: April 27, 2026

Student Research Paper Award

This award recognizes research excellence in an unpublished paper written by students completing an MLIS or equivalent degree. The award includes a $500 prize and a one-year CAPAL membership. It is open to both individual and group submissions, with the prize money split among winners.

Application deadline: April 20, 2026

Applications for both awards should be submitted to capalawards@gmail.com

For detailed information about the eligibility criteria, application requirements, and submission guidelines for each award, please refer to the Early Career Researcher Award and the Student Paper Award on the CAPAL Awards Committee webpage.

Apply today and showcase your impactful work!

(Via Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians)