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Ralph E. Powe Award (via ORED)

The Ralph E. Powe Research Excellence Award is reserved for outstanding, nationally recognized, competitive researchers. The nominees and ultimate winner should have a distinguished research career and a currently active research program. The award will be reflective of leadership, vision, facilitation, collaboration, problem solving, and team building. The award recipient will be honored with a gift of $1,500 and a commemorative plaque.

For more information, please visit the ORED website.

Award Criteria

The Ralph E. Powe Award recipient must be:

  1. A general faculty member with professorial rank (This includes individuals such as Research Professors who may not be tenure-track faculty.)
  2. An influence on students towards scholarly work, graduate study, and professional activities
  3. One who has made a significant contribution in research to the economic welfare or cultural growth of the University, the State, or the Nation
  4. One who has participated in a leadership role in local, sectional, and national professional societies.

Selection Committee

The selection committee will be formed by the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and will include representation from the academic colleges (at the  Associate Dean or higher level); University level center/institute directors, Associate Vice Presidents, and the William L. Giles Distinguished Professors.

Nomination Material

  • A minimum of three letters of support or recommendation for the nominee.
  • Resume
  • Nomination form

Nominations should be delivered to the address below, marked “Confidential”, no later than March 1, 2018.

Dr. David Shaw
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
3000 Lee Hall
Mail Stop: 9722