Purpose of the Award
To recognize demonstrated achievement in research and scholarship by an NSU faculty member.
Description of Award
Research and scholarship are two of NSU's core values. The Provost's Research and Scholarship Award (PRSA) recognizes innovative and sustained activities in scholarly pursuits in support of NSU's mission to foster intellectual inquiry, academic excellence, research, and a dynamic learning environment. Excellence in faculty research and scholarship enhances education, patient care, and public service, and develops superior scholarship. This annual award recognizes distinguished accomplishments in the pursuit of research and scholarly activities across the academic disciplines.
Award Criteria
- Exemplifies excellence in research and scholarship
- Significant contributions to the field of study
- Successful external funding record
- Externally recognized in the field
- Awards/Service to professional organizations
- Provides mentoring support to other faculty
- Teaching/Learning
- Publications
Eligibility
Current NSU faculty members are eligible to apply, including previous PRSA applicants and finalists. Previous PRSA winners are not eligible to apply.
For self-nominations, a letter of support from an NSU faculty member or dean is required.
Nomination Process
Provost's Research and Scholarship Award nominations are currently closed.
Award Process
All successfully submitted application forms will receive email confirmation. The Provost's Research and Scholarship Review Committee will review applications, select finalists, and submit recommendations to the Provost for his final decision.
The winner of the Provost's Research and Scholarship Award will be announced at the FY 2012 External Funding Recognition Reception held on October 23, 2012. All nominators and nominees will be invited to that event.
Key Dates
Nomination Deadline: September 19, 2012, by 5:00 p.m, EST.
Award Announcement: October 23, 2012, at the FY 2012 External Funding Recognition Reception
Questions
Please contact Roxana Ross.