06/26/2026
Arthur Applebee Award
The Arthur Applebee Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy is presented annually to honor an outstanding article in literacy research published in a refereed journal in the previous calendar year. The award is presented in memory of University at Albany - SUNY Distinguished Professor Arthur N. Applebee, internationally renowned for his seminal scholarship in the fields of literacy and language learning.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Arthur Applebee Award, an article must meet the following eligibility requirements:
(1) A research article published in a refereed journal between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025 (for the 2026 recipient). For articles appearing in print only or in both print and on-line versions, the date of print version should be used to determine the date of publication. For articles appearing only on-line, the date of release should be used to determine the year of publication. If you are at all uncertain, please consult the journal editors to determine what they regard as the official year of publication.
(2) Refereed journals are construed to include journals published around the world, with the proviso that the content is available in English.
Nomination Process
To nominate an article, send an electronic copy of the article and a nomination letter to Cynthia Lewis ([email protected]), Chair, Applebee Award Committee, by Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Nomination letters should describe how the article addresses award criteria in no more than 250 words. Self-nominations are accepted.
For more information, see https://literacyresearchassociation.org/arthur-applebee-award-for-excellence-in-research-on-literacy/
