NAGAP Graduate Student Enrollment Management Research Grants
National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals
Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
To encourage emerging knowledge and understanding of the complexities of graduate enrollment management including all aspects of admissions and recruitment, enrollment, retention and graduation in higher education. Qualifications: Applicant must be Currently enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program (any degree level), or must have completed a doctoral degree and be currently working in a position related to the advancement, teaching, or management of graduate education; Group applications are not accepted; Prior recipients of this award and current members of NAGAP's Governing Board, chairs of standing committees, and members of the Research Committee are not eligible. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the following: Quality of the proposed project, including a strong research design that is the original work of the investigator; Uniqueness of the proposed research and the potential contribution to the knowledge base of graduate education and graduate enrollment management; potential for the research to become an engaging NAGAP conference presentation; Strength of the budget statement; Strength of the proposed timeline; Applicant's demonstrated record and knowledge of relevant research topics; Strength of the letter(s) of recommendation. How to apply: Applicants must submit application along with Title proposed research project; CV/Resume; Recommendation letter.; abstract of proposed research project; curriculum vitae or resume; list of graduate coursework; personal statement addressing interest in research topic and future career goals; letters of support from major professor and from a graduate enrollment management office at their institution; proposal (there is no set length; previous proposals have varied from 5-20 pages); and any other supporting material deemed appropriate by the applicants. Focus: Management.