Nominate a Colleague for the Excellence in Research or Creative Activity Award
Any University of Idaho faculty member may place in nomination the name of a colleague. To do so, he or she must provide:
- A letter of nomination that describes the nominee's scholarly or creative accomplishments, the body of work to be recognized, the significance of the work, the role played in multiauthor works and mentoring of co-workers to careers in subjects or related fields.
- Two letters of support from internationally acclaimed practitioners (non-UI) in the field who can speak knowledgeably of the nominee’s contributions to the discipline.
- Two to three letters from current or former co-workers describing the nominee’s excellence as a mentor and professional in the discipline. (Note: nominees should not be encouraged or permitted to solicit letters supporting this nomination.)
- Full curriculum vitae.
- Reprints, reviews and other documentation may be included provided that the subject is restricted to the work on which the nomination is based (not more than 5).
Submissions are due Friday, February 2, 2024. One full packet of originals should be submitted to the Office of Research and Economic Development, Morrill Hall 105, and all materials must be submitted electronically via the Excellence Awards Nomination Form by the due date.
Award Purpose:
To recognize and encourage excellence in all forms of scholarly research and creative activity.
Eligibility
Eligible faculty will be a member of the university faculty body in either the tenure track, or non-tenure track professorial ranks, including extension faculty and faculty at large. The work recognized may be a single significant contribution or an accumulation of significant contributions that have received national or international recognition. Previous award winners are ineligible for eight (8) years, after which they may be nominated for new achievements.
If you have questions regarding the Excellence Awards in Research or Creative Activity, email vpresearch@uidaho.edu.