Purpose
The Distinguished Scholars Award recognizes outstanding mid-career faculty who create transformative innovations in their disciplines and make highly valued contributions to the teaching, research, and outreach priorities set out in the University's Strategic Plan.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates will be mid-career faculty, with priority given to those candidates of exceptional promise at the associate rank who have been promoted within the last six years at the University of Arizona.
Award
Recipients will receive a one-time allocation of $10,000 in University funds to facilitate further work within their discipline and the title of Distinguished Scholar.
Criteria
Candidates will be judged both on the evidence that they are achieving national/international recognition for ground-breaking innovations and on their broader contributions to research, teaching, and community engagement, including their efforts to meet the priorities set out in the University’s Strategic Plan.
Nomination Process
Any member of the University of Arizona community may submit a nomination. A nomination packet must be submitted as a single PDF with the following materials:
- Nomination cover sheet
- CV for the nominee, and
- Four letters supporting the nomination.
These nomination letters should include one from a department head or program director, one from a UA faculty member (preferably from outside the candidate’s home department), one from the candidate’s college dean, and one from an external reviewer (with the permission of the reviewer, a letter from a recent promotion dossier may be used). As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and strongly encourages nominations of individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.