The Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes faculty who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of research, creativity, or other scholarly activities. The award comes with a $500 prize.
Who is eligible:
All UM faculty. Creative and scholarly activities, basic research, and applied research will be given equal consideration.
Who may nominate:
Deans, department chairs, and faculty members.
Nomination requirements:
- Nomination form (link below)
- Nomination letter addressing scholarly contributions (see below)
- 1-3 letters of support (letters by other scholars in the discipline encouraged)
Selection Process:
Final selection is by UM’s University Research and Creativity Committee
The total scholarly contributions of the individual will be considered with respect to:
- The quality and number of publications, and other forms of scholarship presentation
- The direction of graduate students' research and their accomplishments
- Honors, awards, and published comments on the validity and importance of the scholarship
- Letters of support from other scholars in the discipline
- A record of receiving outside financial support, with particular emphasis on the nature of the projects and the selection process
- A record of receiving outside financial support, with particular emphasis on the nature of the projects and the selection process
Submit nomination using Submittable:
Questions:
John Quindry
Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training
406-243-4268