The International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL) announces the official launch of the Emerald/HETL Education Outstanding Doctoral Research Award Program, with a first prize of $1,500.

The program is a grant award for a doctoral research project in the field of education. The winner will receive a cash prize of $1,500, an award certificate, free registration to a HETL conference where they will have the option to present their paper, and one free copy of an Emerald/HETL book. In addition to the research award it is also hoped that the findings of the research can be published in the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (JARHE). The deadline for submissions is 1 August 2014.

For submission requirements, award eligibility and topics covered see the full information on the Emerald Publishing Website.