Division of Research & Innovation
2026 University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Distinguished Research Awards
Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations are sought for the following awards:
- University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Distinguished Achievement in the Creative Arts
- University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Distinguished Research in the Humanities
- University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Distinguished Research in the Social Sciences, Business & Law
- University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Distinguished Research in Science, Engineering & Mathematics
- The Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Award
Nominations for these awards are due to the Division of Research & Innovation by Friday, February 13, 2026. Only faculty members who have been employed full-time by the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ for five academic years prior to the semester of their application or nomination are eligible. Faculty may not be renominated within seven years of receiving an award and may not receive more than two awards.
Nominations should include a current CV with a complete list of publications, along
with a maximum of three copies of scholarly and/or creative activities, a narrative
summary of the nominee’s research achievements, recommendations from the department
and college or school and at least three external letters from distinguished referees
or community partners. Consult your college director of graduate studies and research
for the internal college deadlines for these awards.