The Bates-Clapp Award is named in honor of Louise Prosser Bates (Mrs. Francis E. Bates) and Lucia Maria Clapp (Mrs. William Noyes), who in 1893-94 were the first women to receive master's degrees from Brown University. The award is given on behalf of all Brown master's students to express their appreciation for the recipient’s dedication and commitment to graduate students at the University.
Nominations
Nominations for the Bates-Clapp Award should be made through UFunds, found under Graduate School: Faculty, Staff, Student and Alumni Awards. Nominations are open until March 21, 2025 at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, please email gsc_nominations@brown.edu.