Early Career Researcher Network
The BERA Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network aims to offer support to those who are in the process of completing their masters or doctorate in education, as well as those who have completed...
Award
BERA 2021 Undergraduate Award
This award is for recent graduates who have completed their undergraduate degree in a field related to educational research.
This award is for recent graduates who have completed their undergraduate degree in a field related to educational research.
Eligibility Criteria
- This award is open to individuals who completed an undergraduate degree in education or a related subject during 2020 (that is, their degree was awarded between 1 January and 31 December 2020).
Prizes
- £250
- BERA Membership (If you are already a BERA member, you will be given a second year of membership)
Application Details
Application for the award should consist of
- A submitted nomination on the BERA website (Apply Now)
- Supporting documents
- A 600 word abstract of your undergraduate dissertation
- The dissertation
- A headshot we can use on the BERA website
After submitting your application please email these documents to membership@bera.ac.uk.
Judging
Nominations will be scored by the BERA Early Career Researcher Network judging panel. The panel’s judgement will be framed by the following criteria:
- Research quality (including rigour, transparency and validity)
- Novelty of research area
- Methodological originality
- Significant conceptual or theoretical contribution
- Potential impact of research (for practitioners, policy-makers and other research users such as children and young people)
Closing date: 25 June, 2021
BERA ECR Network Symposium Series 2021: Overcoming challenges in educational research
Every year the ECR Network runs a number of events every year, including an annual symposia series. This year these will all be held virtually. The theme for 2021 is ‘Overcoming challenges in...
