2027 Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Application

The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society commemorates the first African American to earn a doctorate degree from an American university (Physics, Yale University, 1876). The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support, and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy—exemplifying the spirit and example of Dr. Bouchet.

The purpose of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is to recognize outstanding scholarly achievement and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate.

The Northwestern University chapter of Bouchet scholars was established in 2017.

Eligibility Requirements
PhD students and postdoctoral scholars may nominate themselves, other PhD students or postdoctoral scholars. Nominees must also be nominated by a Northwestern faculty member.

The faculty member should be the PhD student's faculty adviser or someone on the student's dissertation committee. For postdocs, the faculty recommender should be a postdoc's principal investigator (PI) or someone from their hiring department who is closely familiar with their research.

Nominees must:

(1) Be a domestic PhD student or postdoctoral scholar
(2) Exhibit a strong commitment to character, leadership, advocacy, scholarship, and service within higher education, aligning with the five pillars of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society

1Application Questions > 2Selections Timeline Acknowledgement
Please select if you will be a PhD student, PhD candidate or postdoc in March 2026.
Name Name First Last
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	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year	5th Year	6th Year	7th Year and Beyond	Postdoctoral Fellow
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Biography

The biographical sketch should not exceed 250 words. It should emphasize your research, relevant campus and/or community work and any publications. Please do not include any personal non-academic information, like hobbies and interests.
Maximum of 250 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Research Abstract (250 words maximum)
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The nominee should write a statement (500 word maximum), indicating an outline of what you intend to bring to the Northwestern Bouchet chapter with respect to service, mentorship, leadership or social justice advocacy.
Maximum of 500 words allowed. Currently Entered: 0 words.
Please submit a High-resolution headshot (JPEG or PNG format required, minimum resolution of 600x900 pixels).

Attach Files
Please Submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts. (For PhD students/candidates only)

Attach Files
Faculty Recommender Information

Please complete this section with the faculty recommender's information. We will send the form to them upon completion of the application. Faculty will have until December 1, 2025 to submit their letter of support.
Faculty Name Faculty Name First Last
Faculty Email
Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society Event Commitments

The following dates are general timeframes for Bouchet events. If selected as an inductee, nominees are expected to attend all events.

Welcome Dinner with the GPS Team- February 2027
Bouchet Bites Networking Event with Northwestern Bouchet Chapter- March 2027
Induction Ceremony at Yale University- Early April 2027
TGS Recognition Ceremony- 2nd week of April 2026 (Tentative)
By completing this application, I am aware of event attendance responsibilities.

By completing this application, I am aware of event attendance responsibilities. Yes

2027 Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Application

2027 Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Application

Faculty Recommender Information

Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society Event Commitments