[VPAAEtal] Modification to Junior Faculty Research Award Competition

[Academic Affairs]

Modifications have been made to the Junior Faculty Research Award
Competition.  Please see below.

 

 

Junior Faculty Research Award Competition

 

Each year, Texas A&M University-Commerce will recognize junior faculty
for outstanding research, as defined under the Texas A&M University
System Regulation, 12.06 <http://policies.tamus.edu/12-06.pdf> , under
section Research, Creative Activities, and Other Scholarly Endeavors.
Research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors include the
following:

 

Published works - books, journal articles, reviews, research and
technical reports, electronic and digital materials; shows, exhibits,
displays, and performances of artistic works and talents; professional
evaluations of scholarly activities appropriate to discipline; research
grants, contracts, and other evidence of competitive support for the
research; invited papers and other presentations; editorial
contributions; awards, honors and other recognitions.

 

Awards will be given for innovative research, creative activities, and
scholarly endeavors and each award consists of a $1,000 cash prize and a
plaque. Funds will come from the Faculty Research Endowment, which was
established to support faculty research.

 

 

Eligibility: Texas A&M University-Commerce full-time, tenure-track
faculty members are eligible for consideration for the Junior Faculty
Research Award.

 

Criteria: The research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors
that support the nomination should meet the following criteria:

 

1.       Nominee's research, creative activities, and scholarly
endeavors primarily, but not exclusively, have been performed while a
faculty member at A&M-Commerce.

2.       Emphasis will be placed on the impact that the research,
creative activities, and scholarly endeavors have on the discipline.

3.       Strong indications of innovation in research, creative
activities, and scholarly endeavors rather than quantity of production
will be considered.

 

Nomination & Submission Procedure: Nominations for the awards may be
made by a University tenure or tenure-track faculty member (including
self-nominations). Items 1-3 (shown below) should be completed by the
individual providing the nomination. Items 4-6 (shown below) should be
completed by the nominee.

 

1.       A nomination letter, which should include a brief (250 word
limit) introductory statement concerning the nominee's research,
creative activities, and scholarly endeavors accomplishments and the
reasons the individual should be considered for the award;

2.       Request at least one letter of support from someone within the
University appraising the research, creative activities, and scholarly
endeavors submitted for consideration;

3.       Request at least one letter of support from an evaluator
outside of the University, who is qualified to evaluate the subject
matter of the research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors
submitted for consideration;

4.       Synopsis (250 word limit) of significant contributions of
nominee;

5.       A complete curriculum vita including a list of nominee's
publications;

6.       No more than five (5) relevant reprints and/or other supporting
materials.

 

Review Process: Nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by the
University Research and Creative Activities Committee. The Committee
will use the following factors in the evaluation process and the
application should address these factors. Awards will be made and
announced by mid-April.

 

*         Student involvement in research, creative activities, and
scholarly endeavors

*         Funding/support received for research, creative activities,
and scholarly endeavors

*         Dissemination of research results (publication, presentations,
etc.) 

*         Research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors
accomplishments at A&M-Commerce 

*         Strength of supporting and nomination letters 

*         Impact of research, creative activities, and scholarly
endeavors on discipline 

*         Potential contribution/impact to the advancement of the
discipline 

 

Deadline: All items must be received in the Office of Sponsored Programs
by 2nd Monday of March. Only complete nomination packets will be
considered for the award.

 

For questions contact Natalie Henderson at 903/886-5161 or
natalie_henderson at tamu-commerce.edu. 

 

 

Natalie Henderson

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Office of Sponsored Programs

Graduate Studies & Research

P O Box 3011

Commerce, TX  75429-3011

903-886-5161

903-468-8784 (fax)

Natalie_Henderson at tamu-commerce.edu

http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/research/ 

 

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