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Please see below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Junior Faculty Research Award Competition<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Each year, Texas A&M University-Commerce will recognize junior faculty for outstanding research, as defined under the <a href="http://policies.tamus.edu/12-06.pdf">Texas A&M University System Regulation, 12.06</a>, under section <i>Research, Creative Activities, and Other Scholarly Endeavors</i>. Research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors include the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Eligibility:</b> Texas A&M University-Commerce full-time, tenure-track faculty members are eligible for consideration for the Junior Faculty Research Award.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Criteria:</b> The research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors that support the nomination should meet the following criteria:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Nominee's research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors primarily, but not exclusively, have been performed while a faculty member at A&M-Commerce.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Emphasis will be placed on the impact that the research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors have on the discipline.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Strong indications of innovation in research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors rather than quantity of production will be considered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Nomination & Submission Procedure:</b> 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>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;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Request at least one letter of support from someone within the University appraising the research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors submitted for consideration;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>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;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Synopsis (250 word limit) of significant contributions of nominee;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>A complete curriculum vita including a list of nominee's publications;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>No more than five (5) relevant reprints and/or other supporting materials.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Student involvement in research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Funding/support received for research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Dissemination of research results (publication, presentations, etc.) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors accomplishments at A&M-Commerce <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Strength of supporting and nomination letters <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Impact of research, creative activities, and scholarly endeavors on discipline <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Potential contribution/impact to the advancement of the discipline <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For questions contact Natalie Henderson at 903/886-5161 or <a href="mailto:natalie_henderson@tamu-commerce.edu">natalie_henderson@tamu-commerce.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Natalie Henderson<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office of Sponsored Programs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Graduate Studies & Research<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P O Box 3011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Commerce, TX 75429-3011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>903-886-5161<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>903-468-8784 (fax)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Natalie_Henderson@tamu-commerce.edu">Natalie_Henderson@tamu-commerce.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/research/">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/research/</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>