Purpose: To recognize the excellence in scholarship of Northern Michigan University faculty, the Office of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success, working with the Faculty Grants Subcommittee, announces the Excellence in Scholarship Award.
Eligibility: Faculty who are currently on a full-time appointment, and who have been members of the Northern Michigan University faculty for at least three (3) years at the time of the award. Prior recipients may be nominated five (5) years after receiving this award.
Criteria: Applicants will be evaluated based on excellence in research, scholarship and creative activities. Examples by which the nominees will be evaluated include: research, scholarship and/or creative activities as demonstrated by the dissemination of new knowledge and/or the application/integration of knowledge, techniques, or modes of expression in books, professional journals or other publications; presentations at professional meetings, formal exhibitions, performances, and recitals that are subject to peer review and selection processes. Special consideration will be given to nominees who involve students in their research, scholarship and creative activities.
Nominations: Nominations for individuals or research teams may be made by any peer, department head/director, or student. Nominations must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation, including:
- A letter from the person nominating a candidate speaking to the criteria above. The letter should not exceed two (2) pages
- A current curriculum vitae from the nominee
- Examples of peer-reviewed published papers, books and/or jury-reviewed presentations
Deadline: Completed nominations must be submitted to Claudia Mankee in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Students Success at cmankee@nmu.edu by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Selection: All nominations will be reviewed by a Selection Advisory Committee chaired by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success and composed of the Academic Deans along with two members of the Faculty Grants Committee.
Recognition: Recipients of the NMU Excellence in Scholarship Award will be recognized at the Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship. Up to two recipients annually receive a cash award of $1,000.
Information: For further information contact Claudia Mankee in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success at (906) 227-2922 or at cmankee@nmu.edu.