Awards, honors, and grants

There are a variety of funding opportunities and recognitions designed to support and celebrate the exceptional work of our faculty and academic staff. These awards and grants are intended to foster innovation, enhance teaching and research, and promote professional development across our institution. Explore the diverse programs available, learn about the criteria for each award, and find out how you can apply or nominate a deserving colleague. Join us in our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in academia.

Academic staff

Educational Development Grant (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Academic Staff with ESS Professional Development Program Updated March 2023
(Deadlines Fall: October 31; Winter: February 15; Summer: May 15)
Community Engagement Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
University Research Grant (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)

Clinical, research, and teaching faculty

Please check guidelines for specific eligibility.

Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Community Engagement Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Distinguished Faculty Fellowships (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Educational Development Grant (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Murray E. Jackson University Creative Scholar in the Arts award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
University Research Grant (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)

Part-Time Faculty

Community Engagement Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Updated June 2019 (rolling acceptances)
Part-Time Faculty Professional Grant Program (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)

Tenure-track faculty

Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Community Engagement Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Educational Development Grant (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Murray E. Jackson University Creative Scholar in the Arts award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
University Research Grant (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)

Tenured faculty

Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Career Development Chair (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Community Engagement Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Distinguished Faculty Fellowships (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Educational Development Grant (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Murray E. Jackson University Creative Scholar in the Arts award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)
Tenured Faculty Professional Development Program (Fall Deadline: Sept. 15, Nov. 15; Winter Deadline: Jan. 15, March 15)

Open to all ranks and classifications

The General Education Teaching Award (2024-25 Deadline: TBA)