This annual competition awards prizes in several categories to undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in library research skills by using a breadth of library resources for their research projects, course assignments, and creative endeavors.
All undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at Notre Dame are invited to submit a brief essay about how they used library resources for a project or assignment completed during summer 2025, fall 2025, or spring 2026.
Submission Deadline
Sunday, April 12 at 11:59pm (EDT)
Award Categories and Prizes
First Year Research
1st Place - $1,500
2nd Place - $750
General Research
1st Place – $1,500
2nd Place – $750
Capstone or Thesis Research
1st Place – $2,500
2nd Place – $1,200
In addition to these main award categories, specialized awards may be given for exemplary work in digital scholarship.
Past Winners
View past award winners in the Winners Circle on the award website or read about recent winners who were featured in Notre Dame News.
Download the award poster.