Deadline Extended for Rutledge Well-Being Award!!
Proposals due Feb 27th
Deadline Extended for Proposals: Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award
The Graduate School invites UMBC faculty and staff (partnerships welcome) to apply for the inaugural Janet C. Rutledge Graduate Student Well-Being Award, which supports innovative, research-informed projects that promote sustainable graduate student well-being.
One proposal will be selected annually to receive up to $3,500 for programming costs and/or a stipend. Projects may address one or more areas of graduate student well-being, including sense of purpose, financial security, belonging, faculty mentoring, or student-centered academic structures. Priority will be given to projects with impact beyond the award period.
NEW Deadline to apply: February 27
Award announced: April 1
Award presented at the April 10th, 2026 GSA Awards Ceremony
Eligibility, proposal guidelines, and submission details are available through the Graduate School website: https://gradschool.umbc.edu/janet-c-rutledge-graduate-student-well-being-award/.
For questions, contact Dr. Robin Cresiski, rcresisk@umbc.edu.
Posted: February 19, 2026, 2:50 PM