2026 - 2027 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Research Awards

2026-2027 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award Nominations

Each year, CRA celebrates and recognizes undergraduates who show outstanding potential in computing research through the CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards. We encourage faculty to nominate undergraduate researchers who have demonstrated a strong interest in computing research, a commitment to advancing the field, and exceptional potential for continued contributions.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. No exceptions will be made.

*NOTE: All nominations must be made by department chairs/heads/directors, or an authorized representative. Students are not permitted to upload their own submissions.

Learn more about the CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award

About the Nominator

Nominator's name

First NameLast Name

Nominator's email

example@example.com

Name of individual providing the letter of recommendation

First NameLast Name

Email of individual providing the letter of recommendation

example@example.com

Name of the Department Chair

First NameLast Name

Email of the Department Chair

example@example.com

Name of the department

e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.

Does the nominating department award PhDs?

About the Nominee

Name of Student Nominee

First NameLast Name

Email of Student Nominee

example@example.com

Mailing Address of Student Nominee

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Student Nominee's Institution

Student Nominee's Expected Graduation Year

Has this student been nominated for a CRA Undergraduate Researcher Award in the past?

Has this student received a CRA Undergraduate Researcher Award in the past?

Reflecting on the student's research project(s), what is their research area?

Nomination Materials

Please upload the following as a single PDF:

One letter of recommendation from a faculty member (no more than 3 pages in length)
Student's materials:
- Resume
- Summary of research
- Personal statement
- Academic transcript

For more details on the submission, please refer to the CRA Undergraduate Researcher Awards website at cra.org/crae/awards/cra-outstanding-undergraduate-researchers/

Please upload the letter of recommendation and student materials as a single PDF