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University Awards | Faculty & Academic Affairs Faculty and Academic Affairs manages the Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Education, the McKnight Professorships, the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award, the Sara Evans Leadership Award, the Awards for Academic Unit Service, and the Imagine Fund's Arts, Humanities and Design Chair Award.
Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Education Two University-wide annual award programs recognize teachers' commitment to quality education.
Recipients of the Morse-Alumni awards and the Graduate and Professional Teaching awards are inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and carry the designation of Distinguished University Teaching Professor (faculty) or Distinguished University Teacher (P&A) throughout their careers at the University of Minnesota. Candidates for the awards are nominated by their colleges.
These awards are made possible through the generous support of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association . The Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education Each year since 1965, the Horace T.
Morse-Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education has been given to a select group of teachers who reflect the University's emphasis on the importance of high quality undergraduate education. List of Recipients (scholarswalk. umn.
edu) Nomination Materials for 2026 award The Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education The Graduate and Professional award was established in 1999 to recognize contributions to graduate and professional education.
Recipients are chosen for excellence in instruction; involvement of students in research, scholarship, and professional development; development of instructional programs; and advising and mentoring of students. List of Recipients (scholarswalk. umn.
edu) Nomination Materials for 2026 award The McKnight Land-Grant Professorship program and the Distinguished McKnight University Professorship program recognize professors at different career stages. McKnight Land-Grant Professorship The goal of the McKnight Land-Grant Professorship program is to advance the careers of new assistant professors at a crucial point in their professional lives. List of Recipients (scholarswalk.
umn. edu) Nomination Instructions for 2026 award Distinguished McKnight University Professorship The Distinguished McKnight University Professorship program recognizes outstanding faculty members who have recently achieved full professor status. List of Recipients (scholarswalk.
umn. edu) Nomination Instructions for 2026 award Arts, Humanities and Design Chair Award (Imagine Fund) The Imagine Fund was established through a generous gift from the McKnight Foundation to provide competitive financial support for research and scholarship in the arts, humanities, and design at the University of Minnesota. The Provost has established the Imagine Fund Arts, Humanities, and Design Chair .
During the two-year term, the faculty lead receives up to $100,000 to work with a group of faculty, staff, students, and other collaborators to create a program of activities for the University community and the community at large. Applications for the next competition will be accepted in Fall 2026. The selected award recipient will receive funds for work to be conducted during the 2027-28 and 2028-29 academic years.
Our office also encourages and supports nomination of faculty for external awards available from private, national, and international organizations. These include prestigious national academies, foundation-funded awards, and other major awards. Information about these and other important faculty awards is available on the Scholars Walk web page.
The names of numerous award recipients are displayed along the Scholars Walk, centrally located on the Minneapolis campus. See each award’s instructions for details. This list of due dates will be updated each year in July.
Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Education Award Due Date Morse-Alumni Award January 6, 2026 Graduate and Professional Award January 6, 2026 McKnight Professorships Award Due Date McKnight Land-Grant Professorship November 5, 2025 Distinguished McKnight University Professorship January 13, 2026 Awards Not Currently Active Awards Not Currently Active Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award honors faculty who have done significant research, teaching, or service/leadership to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the university, in the person's field of study, or in our broader community.
This award is inactive. List of Recipients (scholarswalk. umn.
edu) Sara Evans Leadership Award The Sara Evans Leadership Award recognizes faculty and academic professionals who are leaders in the advancement of women or gender-marginalized people at the University of Minnesota through leadership, academic excellence, advocacy, engagement or program development. This award is inactive.
Awards for Academic Unit Service Three awards are given in recognition of exceptional service that has strengthened the functioning and climate of the recipient’s unit at the University of Minnesota.
These are: University of Minnesota Unit Service Award (one award/year) Provost’s Unit Service Award (six awards/year) Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service (one award per unit) These awards require nomination by the unit's head or chair. Faculty and Academic Affairs Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Providing resources and development for faculty and academic leaders throughout their careers.
Promotion, Tenure & Review Tenure-Track & Tenured Faculty Academic Professionals & Instructors NCFDD & The Faculty Success Program Resources for Chairs and Heads
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New assistant professors at the University of Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
McKnight Land-Grant Professorship Program is funded by University of Minnesota. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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