International recognition for the best doctoral research in education
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Emerald Publishing and the Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL) are proud to support the global research community through an award programme that recognises exceptional doctoral research that addresses the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The award recognizes excellence in research in the field of education.
Prizes
The winner will receive:
- A cash prize of £500.00
- A certificate
- A published interview on the Emerald website
- An opportunity to work directly with our partners Editage to create a bespoke and engaging research summary
Runners up will receive a certificate and a published interview on the Emerald website.
Topics
The SDGs are an urgent call for action by all countries to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face including poverty, inequality, climate change, peace and justice. Therefore, our goal is to help find solutions to the disparities across the world by supporting researchers working in these areas.
We’re offering a prize for the winner and two runners-up prizes for the best doctoral research from the last three years that demonstrates research excellence in any of the following areas:
- The future of learning
- Educational leadership
- Sustainability in higher education
- Remote teaching, learning and collaboration
- Lifelong learning
- Reducing inequality in education
Eligibility
To apply and to see details, go to https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/about/our-awards/outstanding-doctoral-research-awards-odra/emerald-and-hetl-outstanding-doctoral
Global submissions are encouraged. To be eligible for the award, the research must address an issue or topic that addresses one of the subject areas listed above.
The awards are open to those who have completed and satisfied examination requirements for a doctoral award, between 15 Jan 2018 and 28 February 2021, and have not applied previously for one of these awards.
Judging criteria
The entries will be judged by a panel of experts chosen from the JARHE Senior Editors and Editorial Advisory Board as well as the HETL Research and Innovation Advisory Board. Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
- Significance/implications for theory, practice, and policy.
- Originality, innovation, and potential impact.
- Appropriateness, application, and rigor of methodology.
- Quality of data collection/analysis and research findings.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to answer further questions as appropriate from the judging panel. If suitable, winners will be invited to submit a paper, sole or co-authored, from their research within six months of winning.
Please note that the decision of the judges is final. Unfortunately, due to the large number of submissions, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants. The panel reserves the right not to select a winning paper if, in their judgment, none of the entries are considered satisfactory.
Please note that the decision of the judges is final.
For any additional information please contact:
Sharon Parkinson
Publisher – Education
[email protected]
The Winners for 2021
Winner
Dr. Gabriel Brito Amorim
Dissertation title: The internationalization of higher education in Brazil: A proposal for a multidimensional (self)assessment matrix
Institution: Federal University of Goiás, Brazil
PhD obtained at: Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Highly commended
Dr. Femi Oladele
Dissertation title: Professional Accountants’ Training Framework and Use of Social Media, Mobile and Cloud (SoMoClo) Technologies in Nigeria.
Institution: Bowen University, Nigeria
PhD obtained at: Bowen University, Nigeria
Dr. Linda du Plessis
Dissertation title: Sense-making and Legitimacy During Institutional Radical Change: The Case of South Africa’s Free Higher Education
Institution: North-West University, South Africa
PhD obtained at: University of Bath, UK
The judging panel
Chair of the judging panel: Dr. Patrick Blessinger, founder, executive director, and chief research scientist of the International HETL Association and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.
- Dr Anand Agrawal, BlueCrest University College – Ghana
- Dr Arlinda Beka, University of Pristina – Kosovo
- Dr Madasu Bhaskara Rao, Icfai Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) – India
- Dr Tina Bass, University of Derby – UK
- Dr Barbara Cozza, St. John’s University – USA
- Professor Nour el houda Chaoui, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abedellah University – Morocco
- Dr Elena García Ansani – USA
- Professor Beena Giridharan, Curtin University – Malaysia
- Professor Glenn Hardaker, Universiti Brunei Darussalam – Brunei Darussalam
- Dr Pedro Isaias, UNSW, Sydney – Australia
- Dr Martina Jordaan, University of Pretoria – South Africa
- Dr Fareeda Khodabocus, University of Mauritius – Mauritius
- Dr Corinne Laverty, Queen’s University – Canada
- Professor Walter Leal, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences – Germany
- Dr Martin McCracken, Ulster University – UK
- Dr Serpil Meri-Yilan, AICU – Turkey
- Dr Michael Miller, University of Arkansas – USA
- Dr Nandita Mishra, Amity University – India
- Dr Eugenie A. Panitsides, Hellenic Open University – Greece
- Dr Sweta Patnaik, Cape Peninsula University of Technology – South Africa
- Dr Krassie Petrova, Auckland University of Technology – New Zealand
- Dr Amudha Poobalan, University of Aberdeen – UK
- Professor Jayson W. Richardson, University of Denver – USA
- Ms Inge Rozendal, University of Applied Sciences – The Netherlands
- Dr Damini Saini, Indian Institute of Management – India
- Dr Enakshi Sengupta, Center for Advanced Research in Education (HETL) – USA
- Dr Mahruf Shohel, University of Surrey, UK
- Professor Abhilasha Singh, American University in the Emirates – UAE
- Dr Taisir Subhi Yamin, International Center for Innovation in Education – Germany
- Professor Tony Wall, Founder and Head of the International Centre for Thriving Institutional lead for the Inter-University Research Programme for Sustainable Development & The European School of Sustainability Science and Research – UK
- Dr Rana Zeine, Saint James School of Medicine – Caribbean Netherlands
The Winners for 2020
Winner
Dr. Xin Xu
Dissertation title: Incentives for International Publications in the Humanities and Social Sciences: An Exploratory Study of Chinese Universities
Institution: University of Oxford
Doctoral mentors: Professor Alis Oancea, Dr Heath Rose and Professor Hubert Ertl
Highly commended
Dr. Wai Yee (Amy) Wong
Dissertation title: Consistency of examiner judgments in higher education – a case study of competency-based assessment in medical education
Institution: The University of Queensland
Doctoral mentors: Associate Professor Karen Moni, Associate Professor Chris Roberts, Associate Professor Lata Vadlamudi and Professor Jill Thistlethwaite
Dr. Nompilo Tshuma
Dissertation title: A critical realist exploration of the culture of resistance in educational technology integration practices at a South African University
Institution: Rhodes University
Doctoral mentor: Prof Kirstin Krauss
The judging panel
Emerald would like to thank the following members of the judging panel, co-ordinated by Dr. Patrick Blessinger, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education:
- Professor Maureen Andrade, Utah Valley University, USA
- Dr. Tina Bass, Coventry University, UK
- Dr. Patrick Blessinger, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. Jeanette Botha, University of South Africa, South Africa
- Professor Barbara Cozza, St. John’s University, USA
- Professor. Dirk Ifenthaler, University of Mannheim, Germany
- Dr. Cath Jones, University of South Wales, UK
- Dr. Corinne Laverty, Queen’s University, Canada
- Dr. Krassie Petrova, Auckland University of Technology, NZ
- Dr. Enakshi Sengupta, The American University of Afghanistan, Afghanistan
- Dr. Luisa Soares, University of Madeira, Portugal
- Dr. Taisir Subhi Yamin, International Centre For Innovation in Education, Germany
The Winners for 2018
Winners
Dr. Olivia Hua
Dissertation Title: Research Question Formulation: The Pedagogical Approaches of Natural-Science Professors
Institution: McGill University
Doctoral Mentor: Bruce Shore
Dr. Beverly Leeds
Dissertation Title: Temporal Experiences and Perceptions of Part-time Online Distance Learning Students
Institution: Lancaster University
Doctoral Mentor: Paul Ashwin
Dr. Kathleen Naasz
Dissertation Title: The Impact of an Innovative Space on Learning
Institution: Centenary University
Doctoral Mentor: Timothy J. Frederik
The judging panel
Emerald would like to thank the following members of the judging panel, co-ordinated by Dr. Patrick Blessinger, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education:
- Dr. Tina Bass, Coventry University, UK
- Dr. Patrick Blessinger, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. William Campbell, University of Wisconsin, USA
- Dr. Barbara Cozza, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. Hans de Wit, Boston College, USA
- Dr. Michele Eodice, University of Oklahoma, USA
- Dr. Cath Jones, University of South Wales, UK
- Dr. Corinne Laverty, Queen’s University, Canada
- Dr. Betty Leask, Boston College, USA
- Dr. Krassie Petrova, Auckland University of Technology, NZ
- Dr. Enakshi Sengupta, International HETL Association, USA
- Dr. Danielle Talbot, Coventry University, UK
- Dr. Gerry Urwin, Coventry University, UK
- Dr. Taisir Subhi Yamin, International Centre For Innovation in Education, Germany
The Winners for 2017
Winner
Dr. Paweł Atroszko
Dissertation Title: The structure of study addiction: Selected risk factors and the relationship with stress, stress coping and psychosocial functioning
Institution: University of Gdańsk
Doctoral Mentor: Mieczyslaw Ciosek
Highly Commended
Dr. Yoshitaka Nakakoji
Dissertation Title: The Mathematics and Science Nexus and the Transfer of Mathematical Learning at University
Institution: The University of Sydney
Doctoral Mentor: Rachel Wilson
Dr. Pilar Gómez del Rey
Dissertation Title: Quality Evaluation in Education: Two Measurement Instruments for Virtual Environments
Institution: Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Doctoral Mentor: Elena Barbera
The judging panel
Emerald would like to thank the following members of the judging panel, co-ordinated by Dr. Patrick Blessinger, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education:
- Dr. Tina Bass, Coventry University, UK
- Dr. Patrick Blessinger, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. Angelito Calma, University of Melbourne, Australia
- Dr. Barbara Cozza, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. Nancy Hensel, The New American Colleges and Universities, USA
- Dr. Cath Jones, University of Glamorgan, UK
- Dr. Corinne Laverty, Queen’s University, Canada
- Dr. Enakshi Kapur, The American University of Kurdistan, Iraq
- Dr. Krassie Petrova, Auckland University of Technology, NZ
- Dr. Luisa Soares, University of Madeira, Portugal
- Dr. Rana Zeine, Saint James School of Medicine, Caribbean Netherlands
The Winners for 2016
Winner
Dr. Lauren Margulieux
Dissertation Title: Using Subgoal Learning and Self-Explanation to Improve Programming Education
Institution: Georgia State University, USA (PhD conferred by Georgia Institute of Technology, USA)
Doctoral Mentor: Professor Richard Catrambone
Highly Commended
Dr. Bruce Hilliard
Dissertation Title: Optimising viewer comprehension and shaping impressions and attention – Through the formatting of content in tools like Microsoft PowerPoint
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia
Doctoral Mentor: Professor Jocelyn Armarego
Dr. Zoroayka Sandoval
Dissertation Title: The Development of an E-Learning Usability Scale for Higher Education
Institution: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA
Doctoral Mentor: Professor Maria Elena Corbeil
The judging panel
Emerald would like to thank the following members of the judging panel, co-ordinated by Dr. Patrick Blessinger, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education:
- Dr. Patrick Blessinger, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. Barbara Cozza, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. Leslie Hitch, Northeastern University, USA
- Dr. Norah Jones, University of Glamorgan, UK
- Dr. Martin Reardon, East Carolina University, USA
- Dr. Michele Eodice, University of Oklahoma, USA
- Dr. Krassie Petrova, Auckland University of Technology, NZ
The Winners for 2015
Winner
Dr. Micah Modell
Dissertation Title: Distinguishing between healthy and dysfunctional student project teams: An elusive instructor challenge
Institution: Indiana University, USA
Doctoral Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Boling
Highly Commended
Dr. Steven Lamkin
Dissertation Title: “The more I watch, the more I’ll learn”: Teacher professional growth and development through video
Institution: Wilmington University, USA
Doctoral Mentor: Dr. Pamela Curtiss
Dr. Jason Rosenblum
Dissertation Title: What Is It Like To Experience Sound While Playing Educational Games? An Interpretive Phenomenological Investigation
Institution: University of Texas at Austin, USA
Doctoral Mentor: Dr. Joan Hughes
The Judging Panel
Emerald would like to thank the following members of the judging panel, coordinated by Dr. Patrick Blessinger, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education:
- Dr. Patrick Blessinger, St. John’s University, USA
- Dr. Barbara Cozza, St. John’s University, USA
- Professor Denis Harrington, Head of Graduate Business, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland
- Dr. Leslie Hitch, Northeastern University, USA
- Dr. Cath Jones, University of South Wales, UK
- Dr. Jill A. Perry, University of Pittsburgh, USA
- Dr. Carol Taylor, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
- Professor Linda Watts, University of Washington, USA
The Winners for 2014
Winner
Dr. Stephany Brett Dunstan
Dissertation Title: The Influence of Speaking a Dialect of Appalachian English on the College Experience
Institution: North Carolina State University, USA
Doctoral Mentor: Professor Audrey J. Jaeger
Highly Commended
Dr. Ann Hartle Proudfit
Dissertation Title: A National Longitudinal Study of the Influence of Federal Student Aid on Time to Associate-Degree Attainment
Institution: University of Toledo, USA
Doctoral Mentor: Dr. Ron Opp
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Dr. Bernadette Knewstubb
Dissertation Title: The Learning-Teaching Nexus: Teaching and learning in lectures as communication
Institution: La Trobe University, Australia
Doctoral Mentor: Dr. Howard Nicholas
The Judging Panel
Emerald would like to thank the following members of the judging panel, coordinated by Dr. Patrick Blessinger, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education:
- Dr. Pamela Barnett, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Trinity Washington University, USA
- Dr. Patrick Blessinger, Executive Director, International HETL Association, USA
- Dr. Barbara Cozza, Associate Professor, School of Education, St. John’s University, USA
- Professor Denis Harrington, Head of Graduate Business, Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland
- Dr. Cath Jones, Head of Research, Informed Teaching & Curriculum & Development, University of South Wales, UK
- Dr. Krassie Petrova, Senior Research Lecturer & Postgraduate Programme Leader, Information Systems & Technology, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand