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Awards

The CS Graduate Committee solicits applications for the graduate student awards listed below. Each award can be received at most once while in the graduate program.

Deadline

Submit all materials to zdeng4@uh.edu by April 16, 2023.

Best Ph.D. Student Award 2023
Eligibility
  • Been in the program for two or more years (by the end of Summer 2023)
  • Should be on the Ph.D. track (working towards your dissertation under the supervision of a CS faculty member)
  • Do NOT plan to graduate with a Ph.D. in Spring 2023
  • A past recipient of the Best Junior Ph.D. award is eligible to apply for the Best PhD Student Award

Application Requirements

  • Submit an email to Professor Deng (zdeng4@uh.edu) with an updated CV that includes at least your GPA and publications.
  • A support letter has to be sent separately by the dissertation chair/advisor to zdeng4@uh.edu.
Best Junior Ph.D. Student Award 2023
Eligibility
  • Been in the program for less than two years (by the end of Summer 2023)
  • Should be on the Ph.D. track (working towards your dissertation under the supervision of a CS faculty member)
  • Do NOT plan to graduate with a Ph.D. in Spring 2023.

Application Requirements

  • Submit an email to Professor Deng (zdeng4@uh.edu) with an updated CV that includes at least your GPA and publications.
  • A support letter has to be sent separately by the dissertation chair/advisor to zdeng4@uh.edu.
Outstanding M.S. Student Award 2023
Eligibility
  • Current CS MS student
  • Thesis and Non-Thesis students are eligible

The committee will closely look at the following aspects:

  • Research achievements, if applicable
  • Academic achievements

Application Requirements

  • Submit an email to Professor Deng (zdeng4@uh.edu) with an updated professional resume or CV.
  • At least one support letter, preferably from a faculty member, must be sent separately to zdeng4@uh.edu.