Research Faculty Recognition Award

ELIGIBILITY
U-M faculty with at least a 60% University appointment at the rank of Research Assistant Professor or Assistant Research Scientist. Faculty must be a member of

View a list of past recipients of the OVPR Faculty Recognition Awards.

the U-M community through the time the award is made at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony and dinner hosted by the President in the fall. Tenured and tenure-track faculty are ineligible for this award. Nominations of outstanding women, minorities, and members of other groups historically underrepresented in their disciplines are encouraged.

AWARD
The recipient will be awarded $1,500 to be conferred at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony and dinner hosted by the President each fall.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Exceptional scholarly achievements, as evidenced by publications and/or other scholarly activities in any academic field of study.

NOMINATION PROCESS

SUBMIT NOMINATION

  • One-page description of the qualities and accomplishments that make the individual a superior choice for the award.
  • Nominee CV and a one-page personal statement from the nominee to support his/her nomination.
  • At least (3) letters of support from a range of individuals knowledgeable about the nominee’s work, which demonstrate the nominee’s significant contributions to his/her field.

DEADLINE
Nominations are due by Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

SELECTION
By consensus of the Research Faculty Awards Advisory Committee, appointed by the Vice President for Research, and with concurrence of the Vice President for Research.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARD
The recipient, if any, will be announced in early fall in coordination with the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony and dinner hosted by the President and the Provost.

MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Wendi Mohl in the U-M Office of the Vice President for Research [email protected].