Call for Proposals:
Mango Languages invites advanced Ph.D. candidates to submit applications for the Mango Dissertation Awards. This program supports exceptional dissertation research at the intersection of second language acquisition and educational technology.
- CALL OPENS:
April 15, 2026
- PROPOSAL DEADLINE:
June 15, 2026
- APPLICANTS NOTIFIED:
Sept 1, 2026
Each Mango Languages Dissertation Award is $1,000. Please see below for submission details.
Submission Details:
Applicants must be ABD by the application deadline, meaning all coursework and comprehensive exams are complete and the dissertation proposal has been accepted.
Upon completion of the dissertation, award recipients will be invited to write a blog post about their research to be published on the Mango Languages blog.
Meet the award winners:
Applications should be submitted online, through the form above. You will be asked to submit:
- Basic contact information
- A research summary, including:
- Summary of the background literature that contextualizes the dissertation research
- Clearly stated research questions
- Description of the methodology employed
- Expected results and potential implications for second language acquisition, educational technology, and related fields
- Maximum of 2 pages, single-spaced, including references. Up to 2 additional pages of figures and tables may be included
- Your CV
- The name and contact information of your research supervisor, who can be contacted to complete a brief survey regarding your advanced standing and likelihood of completion
