Resources

Whether you're applying for awards yourself, nominating a colleague, or just trying to figure out how honorific awards might fit into your career plan, these short guides offer some tips and considerations. 

Being award ready: Understanding eligibility requirements and building a network of resources.  

Building a strong application: Reaching out to nominators and references and tracking materials and due dates.

Writing strong letters: Crafting a unique narrative supported by well-chosen details. 

Tips for early career faculty: Understanding the awards landscape in your field and having deliberate conversations with colleagues and leadership. 

Contributing to societies: Learn the importance of volunteering with the National Academies for career advancement.

For certain types of awards, our office partners with various university resources to provide assistance to faculty on honorific award nominations and proposals.  Below is a list of additional university resources available.

Foundation Relations: This office works closely with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to secure philanthropic support for university research and to strengthen foundation partnerships.

LICENSE + LAUNCH: This office is dedicated to supporting all aspects of corporate partnerships from research collaborations, to corporate giving, to technology commercialization and start-ups. They also assist with National Academy of Inventors awards. 

Office of the Vice President for Research: This office oversees limited submission funded programs and awards.