The Grossman Group Master’s Thesis of the Year Award, sponsored by The Grossman Group, honors a graduate student who produces an outstanding Master’s thesis or project of original research. The winner of this award receives a $2,500 award and their faculty advisor receives $500. The winner will also receive a complimentary ticket and a $1,000 travel stipend for the Annual IPR Distinguished Lecture and Awards Dinner on December 3, 2025.

Thank you so much for applying! Please submit your materials below. The form should take five to 10 minutes to complete

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* 1. What is the title of your thesis/project?
(Note: Since the judging is blind, it is important to include the same title of the thesis or project in the application and that same title in the paper.)

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* 2. Please upload your executive summary:
  • The summary must be submitted as a PDF document.
  • Please submit this as a separate file from your thesis or project.
  • The summary should provide a synopsis of your thesis or project and may not exceed 1,000 words.
  • Please omit any identifying information, including author name, advisor name, the educational institution, or other identifiers. Papers with identifying information will be disqualified.
  • The executive summary should include:
    • Significant citations
    • Research questions and hypotheses
    • Brief description of the method including sample size and characteristics
    • Summary of key findings and implications for the practice
(Note: The executive summary is the basis for judging in the first round)

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* 3. Please upload your thesis:
  • The paper must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
  • Please omit any identifying information, including author name, advisor name, the educational institution, or other identifiers. Papers with identifying information will be disqualified.

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