Published: April 1, 2020 By

Due to ongoing disruptions to normal campus operations,Ìýthe deadline for submitting nominations for the Distinguished Research LectureshipÌýhas been extended to June 8.Ìý


TheÌýDistinguished Research LectureshipÌýis among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder colleague.

Each year, theÌýResearch & Innovation Office (RIO)Ìýrequests nominations and a faculty review panel recommends one or more faculty members as recipients. The new deadline for nominations is Monday, June 8.Ìý

About the lectureship

The lectureship honors a tenured faculty member, Research Professor (Associate or full) or Adjoint Professor who has been with Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder for at least five yearsÌýand isÌýwidely recognized for a distinguished body of academic or creative achievement and prominence, as well as contributions to the educational and service missions of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder.

The selection of the Distinguished Research Lecturer is based on the research and creative record of the nominee as presented in the nomination application and as recognized by experts in the field.

Recipients typically presentÌýa lecture in the fall or spring following selection and receiveÌýa $2,000 stipend.

Eligibility

Nominees for the Distinguished Research Lectureship must be: tenured faculty member, Research Professor (Associate or full) or Adjoint Professor who has been with Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder for at least five years; recognized nationally/internationally for scholarship, research and creative work; and highly regarded for contributions to Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder and its reputation.

Nomination procedure

Any faculty member mayÌýÌýto the vice chancellor for Research & Innovation. The nomination’s supporting materials should include:

  • A statement (twoÌýto three pages) explaining the importance of the nominee’s research or creative work in his/her field and summarizing the research record
  • A current record of the nominee’s accomplishments or a current CV
  • A limited number of letters of recommendation from experts outside Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder (as well as inside letters if appropriate)
  • If an applicant is not a recipient, the submission will remain in a pool of submissions for the following year. It may be appended as necessary before the next application deadline.

Please visit theÌýDistinguished Research Lectureship websiteÌýor emailÌýrio@colorado.edu.