This award is given to acknowledge a member of the College who has achieved early distinction in research or creative activity with a tangible record of excellence in research/creative work. The recipient will be acknowledged at the CEHS Awards ceremony and awarded $1000.
Eligibility:
- Nominations of full-time CEHS members must be for one individual who has completed a terminal degree or postdoctoral training within the last ten years.
- Percentage of research/creative time includes 1% to 100% (to include all faculty, full time tenure-stream and/or multiple year contract persons)
- Research or creative activity has largely been accomplished as a UNL faculty member.
Selection criteria:
A combination of the following:
- Strong record of achievement in research or creative activity
- Evidence of recognition among peers
- A clear programmatic line of research or creative activity that has had a substantive impact on the relative CEHS field and mission
- High quality published papers
- Originality and quality of research
- A record of external grant writing, and internal and/or external funding
Nomination Process: Nominations may be initiated by peers or administrators. The nominator must notify the candidate and secure his or her approval. (Please see nomination form).
Candidate Materials:
The candidate should submit a maximum of three relevant research papers or creative work examples along with the most recent vitae and a statement of research (Activity Insight reports are welcome). A letter from the candidate's administrator should be included with the materials.
Selection Process: The selection committee, made up of representatives from the CEHS Research Committee, will review candidates and make the final selection.
- Amount: $1000
- Must be uploaded in a continuous PDF or Word file
- Selection process: CEHS Research Committee
Nominiations due: November 15, 2024
Submission of materials due: March 1, 2025
Nomination form is not currently available.