Available Awards in the School of Graduate Studies
The majority of these awards are available in the final year of the student's matriculation and are acknowledged at the annual Awards Ceremony.
| Award Name (link) | Due Date | Requirements | Prize |
| Furchgott Award for Excellence in Research | Mid-March. Thesis advisors are notified by the Graduate Office | Nomination letter from thesis advisor, final thesis copy, CV sent to the Graduate School | $2,500 |
| Joe Ma and Sophie Su Outstanding Dissertation Award | Mid-March. Thesis advisors are notified by the Graduate Office | Nomination letter from thesis advisor, final thesis copy, CV sent to the Graduate School | $1,000 |
| Chancellor's Award | Early January of the graduating year | Nomination letter(s), CV sent to the Student Affairs Office. | Award medal, recognition at Awards Ceremony locally and in Albany |
| Dean's Award for Comprehensive Student Excellence | Early January of graduating year | Nomination letter(s), CV sent to the Graduate School. | Award medal, recognition at Awards Ceremony |
| Liberalitas Award for Academic Altruism | Early April of graduating year | Vote from all current students, conducted by the Graduate Office | $250, recognition at Awards Ceremony |