University and College of Business Research Awards
University Researcher Awards
The Outstanding Researcher Awards were first proposed by the University Research Council in 1984 to recognize individuals actively involved in research. Awards are given to individuals who are beginning their academic careers, to those who have conducted research at an outstanding level among peers in their college, and to those who have conducted research at an outstanding level among peers at the University.
Outstanding University Researcher Award
This award recognizes faculty members who are acknowledged for (a) their research nationally or internationally, (b) their quality of scholarly work, and (c) their contribution to profession/discipline.
For more information regarding Outstanding University Researcher Awards contact:
Research and Sponsored Programs
Hovey Hall 310
Campus Box 3040
Normal, IL 61790-3040
Phone: (309) 438-2528
Research Initiative Awards
This award recognizes faculty members who have initiated a promising research agenda early in their academic careers. Nominees must be Illinois State University tenure-track faculty members who have completed five years or less in a tenure-track position at any institution of higher education. Nominees must currently be involved in research and must show promise of making a significant contribution to their fields of study.
For more information regarding Research Initiative Awards contact:
Research and Sponsored Programs
Hovey Hall 310
Campus Box 3040
Normal, IL 61790-3040
Phone: (309) 438-2528
Outstanding Team Research Award
This award recognizes research teams of two or more investigators for their (a) nationally, even internationally, visible research, (b) high quality of scholarly work, and (c) contribution to multiple professions/disciplines.
For more information regarding Outstanding Team Research Awards contact:
Research and Sponsored Programs
Hovey Hall 310
Campus Box 3040
Normal, IL 61790-3040
Phone: (309) 438-2528
College of Business Outstanding Researcher Award
Purpose of the award: The purpose of selecting a faculty member to receive the College Research Award is to recognize a colleague who demonstrates:
- A consistent record of scholarly productivity;
- Significant contributions to his/her discipline;
- A research record considered outstanding in comparison to his/her colleagues in the college and consistent with the record of previous College of Business Outstanding Researcher award recipients.
The award also confirms the college's commitment to support and reward the scholarly productivity of the faculty.
