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The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration is proud to bestow the Excellence in Research Award and the Excellence in Artistic and Creative Endeavors Award upon eligible faculty members displaying outstanding achievements in their fields.  This recognition reflects Â鶹ÊÓƵ's commitment to fostering a vibrant academic community and honoring those who contribute significantly to their disciplines.

The University will confer one of each of these awards to a faculty member who meets the following criteria:

• Holds a tenured or tenure-track appointment at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
• Has completed no fewer than five years of service at the university.
• Has conducted a substantial portion of their research, artistic, or creative work while at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
• Has not have received the award previously.

Nomination packets must include:

• A concise letter of nomination, not more than two pages in length, summarizing in layperson’s terms the scope and significance of the nominee’s major research, artistic and/or creative accomplishments.
• The nominee’s curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of support. (Two of these letters may be requested from Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty, staff, or administrators; at least one of the letters shall be solicited from an external nationally/internationally recognized expert familiar with the nominee’s artistic and/or creative accomplishments).

Any Â鶹ÊÓƵ full-time faculty member can nominate one or more candidates for this award. Self-nominations are not allowed. Nomination packets should be submitted via the links below by February 13, 2026 (before 5:00 p.m. CST). Nominations will not be accepted after the deadline.