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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Each year, Texas A&M University-Commerce will recognize junior faculty for outstanding research; which consists of a systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject studied. Awards will be given for innovative research 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><b><u>Eligibility:</u></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><u>Criteria:</u></b> The research that supports the nomination should meet the following criteria:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Nominee's research primarily, but not exclusively, has been performed while a faculty member at A&M-Commerce.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Emphasis will be placed on the impact that the research has on the discipline.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Strong indications of innovation in research rather than quantity of production will be considered.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Nomination & Submission Procedure:</u> </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><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>A nomination letter, which should include a brief (250 word limit) introductory statement concerning the nominee's research accomplishments and the reasons the individual should be considered for the award;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Request at least one letter of support from someone within the University appraising the research submitted for consideration;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>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 submitted for consideration;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Synopsis (250 word limit) of significant contributions of nominee;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>A complete curriculum vitae including a list of nominee's publications;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>No more than five (5) relevant reprints and/or other supporting materials.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Review Process:</u></b> Nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by the University Research and Creative Activity Committee. <b> </b>The Committee will use the following factors in the evaluation process and the application should address these factors. A maximum of two awards will be made and announced by mid-April.<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Student involvement in research<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Funding/support received for research<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Dissemination of research results (publication, presentations, etc.)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Research accomplishments at A&M-Commerce<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Strength of supporting and nomination letters<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Impact of research on discipline<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Research creativity/innovation<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Potential contribution/impact to the advancement of the discipline<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Deadline</u></b>: All items must be received in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, Library room 227, by <b>4th Monday of February</b>. 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>Julie Russell at 903/886-5963 or <a href="mailto:julie.russell@tamuc.edu">julie.russell@tamuc.edu</a> is the contact for this Awards Competition. The information in this email is also available at <a href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/research/funding/internal/juniorFacultyResearchAward.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/research/funding/internal/juniorFacultyResearchAward.aspx</a> .<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thank you and please call with questions or if you need further information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Lucida Bright","serif";color:#233EAF'>Julie Russell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Administrative Asst.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Semibold","sans-serif"'>Larry F. Lemanski, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Semibold","sans-serif"'>Executive Director and Chief Research Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Semibold","sans-serif"'>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Semibold","sans-serif"'>Office of Research & Sponsored Programs </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>PO Box 3011<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Commerce, TX 75429-3011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#233EAF'>903-886-5963 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#233EAF'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#233EAF'><img border=0 width=148 height=82 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.png@01CE0483.2A51E4C0"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#233EAF'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#233EAF'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>