How to Apply in 2027

Papers should be sent electronically by January 15, 2027 to Dr. Nicole Cohen, CCA President. They should include the paper’s title, the author’s name, contact info (including postal address), university affiliation, and degree status. For eligibility and full submission details, please refer to the prize’s Terms of Reference.

Past Winners

The 2026 prize-winning essay was “Curry, Camera, and Communication: Tasting Home in the Bengali Diaspora,” by Antara Dey. Previous winners are available in this archive.

About the Prize

The Mahmoud Eid Graduate Prize is sponsored by the family of the late Dr. Mahmoud Eid to honour his internationally recognized research investigating media, ethics, and diversity in Canada. A $500 award is presented to the best graduate-level (Master’s or PhD) student paper submitted to the Canadian Communication Association (CCA) annual conference that focuses on media and diversity in Canada, as it pertains to race, religion, and/or Indigeneity. The award is offered until at least 2025 and will then be subject to review by the CCA and representatives of the Eid estate. In the event that the funding is not awarded in one year, the funds will be carried over to the subsequent year.

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Comment postuler en 2027

Les articles doivent être envoyés par voie électronique avant le 15 février 2027 à Nicole Cohen, présidente de l’ACC. Ils doivent comporter le titre de l’article, le nom de l’auteur, ses coordonnées (y compris son adresse postale), son affiliation universitaire et son niveau d’études. Pour connaître les critères d’admissibilité et les modalités de participation complètes, veuillez consulter le règlement du prix.

Gagnants précédents

L’article gagnant de 2026 a été « Curry, Camera, and Communication: Tasting Home in the Bengali Diaspora » par Antara Dey. La liste des lauréats précédents est disponible dans ces archives.

À propos du prix

The Mahmoud Eid Graduate Prize is sponsored by the family of the late Dr. Mahmoud Eid to honour his internationally recognized research investigating media, ethics, and diversity in Canada. A $500 award is presented to the best graduate-level (Master’s or PhD) student paper submitted to the Canadian Communication Association (CCA) annual conference that focuses on media and diversity in Canada, as it pertains to race, religion, and/or Indigeneity. The award is offered until at least 2025 and will then be subject to review by the CCA and representatives of the Eid estate. In the event that the funding is not awarded in one year, the funds will be carried over to the subsequent year.