ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award winners by year

ACM · Science prize · usually May or Jun · next expected May 2027

Winners

About this award

For the best doctoral dissertations in computer science and engineering each year, with honorable mentions.

Edition	Announced	Winners	Source
2025		3
2024		3
2023		3
2022		3
2021		4

The next date is an estimate from the months past editions were announced (May or Jun); it changes when ACM announces one.

New winnersSep 25, 2026Editions 2021 to 2025 loaded with 16 winners; the 2025 edition named Allen Liu and 2 others.

Award addedSep 25, 2026Now tracked: For the best doctoral dissertations in computer science and engineering each year.