The Distinguished Faculty Research Award, co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President and IU Research, is an annual event designed to recognize the achievements of an IU Bloomington faculty member whose research makes important contributions to society.
Distinguished Faculty Research Award and Lecture
Nomination deadline:
- October 15th
The award includes a stipend of $5,000 to support the lecturer’s continuing research. Nominees must be tenured or tenure-track faculty and should have a current university appointment (emeriti faculty are not eligible). Applicants may be self-nominated or nominated by another individual. (Note: Faculty nominated for this award do not have to hold the title of Distinguished Professor at Indiana University.)
The award is accompanied by a public lecture delivered by the recipient during the spring semester.
Eligibility
Full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty who have a current university appointment.
Nomination process
Applicants may be self-nominated or nominated by another individual.
If possible, please indicate the topic likely to be presented. The selection committee strives to choose an awardee who will deliver an excellent and generally accessible research-oriented lecture.
The dossier should include:
Include a brief memo outlining reasons for the recommendation.
A copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae.
When all materials have been assembled, please email the dossier to vpfaa@iu.edu.
If you have any questions regarding the nomination and selection process, please contact our office.