Departmental Awards for Graduate Students
Notice: For any award (internal/external) that requires departmental approval or ranking, students must contact the Chair's office at least one week in advance of the official deadline. Otherwise, departmental review and approval may not occur.
Irving J. Saltzman Graduate Student Award
The Saltzman award is named for the late Dr. Irving J. Saltzman. Dr. Saltzman was a long-time faculty member of the department and served as Chair for several years. This award is given to a student who has recently completed his or her PhD in Psychology and recognizes excellence or distinction in research, teaching, and service.
Award Value: ~$1000.00.
Procedure: Faculty nominate students in the spring (around March) and the department's Student Awards Committee selects the recipient.
J.R. Kantor Graduate Award
The J.R. Kantor Graduate Award is named for the late Dr. Jacob Robert Kantor. Dr. Kantor was a prominent systematic psychologist who organized scientific values into a coherent system of psychology. He was a faculty member in the department for approximately 39 years. This award is given to a current graduate student in Psychology and recognizes excellence or distinction in research, teaching, and service.
Award Value: ~$300.00
Procedure: Faculty nominate students in the spring (around March) and the department's Student Awards Committee selects the recipient.
