2026 University of Memphis Distinguished Research Awards

 Nominations Now Being Accepted

Nominations are sought for the following awards:

• University of Memphis Distinguished Achievement in the Creative Arts
• University of Memphis Distinguished Research in the Humanities
• University of Memphis Distinguished Research in the Social Sciences, Business & Law
• University of Memphis Distinguished Research in Science, Engineering & Mathematics
• The Excellence in Engaged Scholarship Award

Nominations for these awards are due to the Division of  Research & Innovation by Friday, February 13, 2026. Only faculty members who have been employed full-time by the University of Memphis for five academic years prior to the semester of their application or nomination are eligible. Faculty may not be renominated within seven years of receiving an award and may not receive more than two awards. 

Nominations should include a current CV with a complete list of publications, along with a maximum of three copies of scholarly and/or creative activities, a narrative summary of the nominee’s research achievements, recommendations from the department and college or school and at least three external letters from distinguished referees or community partners. Consult your college director of graduate studies and research for the internal college deadlines for these awards.