Distinguished University Innovator Award

OVPR Recognition Programs

Nomination Guidelines

[PDF of guidelines]

Eligibility

A member of the tenure/tenure track or research faculty, or a team of up to three (3) individuals led by such faculty member.

Award

Honorarium of $5000 to the individual winner or shared by the team winners. The recipient is invited to deliver a lecture on a topic related to his or her accomplishments in innovation. The award is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Selection Criteria

The Distinguished University Innovator(s) will have accomplished one or more of the following:

  1. Developed a breakthrough technology and demonstrated its transformational potential relative to an otherwise conventionally accepted practice or market.
  2. Taken a significant innovation developed in the University through to market-readiness, either through partnership with a commercial enterprise, or by starting a company.
  3. Demonstrated a new method or means for moving innovations from the University into the private sector through the establishment of partnerships or other relationships that promote the strategic or economic position of the region, state or nation.

Nomination Guidelines

Any member of the UM community may submit a nomination. Include in the Nomination packet:

  • Nomination Questionnaire [ fillable PDF]
  • A one page description of the innovations, technologies or other activities to promote innovation by the nominated individual or team.
  • CV for the nominee.
  • Three letters of support, from a range of constituents to demonstrate the depth and breadth of the individual’s impact on innovation.

Deadline

Nominations are for 2013 will accepted in the fall. due by TBA. A PDF of the nomination should be sent to Lisa Turek at laturek@umich.edu, as well as one paper copy to:
Lisa Turek
Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
4080 Fleming 1340
p: 734-763-1290

Selection

By consensus of the membership of the OVPR Innovation Awards Committee appointed by the Vice President for Research, and with concurrence of the VPR.

Announcement of Award

The recipient(s), if any, will be announced in January, 2012. The award winner’s lecture and reception will he held in the spring of 2012.

Additional Information

This award is open to tenure/tenure track or research faculty in all UM campuses, schools, colleges and units.

Questions? Contact OVPR at 734-763-1290.

Previous Distinguished University Innovator Award Recipients