Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award

EXTENDED DEADLINE: February 12, 2016

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Steven F. Warren KU Research Achievement Award Nominations are solicited for the Steven F. Warren KU Research Achievement Award (formerly the KU Research Achievement Award). The award, established in 2006, honors an outstanding unclassified academic staff researcher from KU’s Lawrence Campus.

The 2015 award recipient will be recognized at a 2016 spring semester ceremony and will receive a plaque and $10,000 in research funds.

Criteria for Selection
Only individuals who are appointed as full-time unclassified academic staff researchers working within a KU Lawrence Campus academic department or research center are eligible for the award. The individual’s research should be characterized as having significant influence in his or her field and/or as representing a productive record of important research that has expanded intellectual or societal insights.

A substantial portion of the work for which the award is given must have been done at KU.

Nomination Process
Nominations must include a one-page letter of recommendation that addresses:

• the significant contribution(s) to her/his field
• why or how they are significant
• what impact the contributions have made (i.e.--to the field/department/university/other)
• a very brief explanation of the discipline’s expectations for the particular area/field—(the form(s) in which the research is communicated and of these forms which is the most prestigious or recognized by colleagues)

• a curriculum vita or resumé for the nominee
• a list of names and complete contact information for at least 2 references familiar with the nominee’s work and its significance.

Please note: Your letter of support should be written in a manner that is understandable to reviewers who may not be experts in the specific field of research of the nominee.

Deadline for Submissions - Friday, February 12, 2016
Submit nominations electronically to tkopsa@ku.edu.  Once nominated, an individual remains eligible to receive the award for three years; however, an updated c.v. should be submitted.

Contact
If you have questions about the nomination process please contact:
Teresa A. Kopsa
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
tkopsa@ku.edu
785-864-3567

Past Winners of the Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award