Have you used books, manuscripts, periodicals and other materials from University of Delware Special Collections in your academic or professional life?

If so, consider submitting your original research for a chance to cash in on your hard work. The contest is open to all UD students, faculty and staff. As many as three prizes are offered annually, with the first prize up to $1,000.

To apply, please submit a copy of the work (including illustrations), with indication of Special Collections materials used, and a cover sheet with your name, contact details, status at the University of Delaware, title of work and explanation of why the essay was written.

Please send questions and application materials to John Quintus. The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the University of Delaware Library, an organization dedicated to expanding and enriching the research collections of the UD Library. The application deadline is Jan. 1.