Internal Awards

Our faculty make significant contributions in the classroom, in the lab, in the community and far beyond the MU campus.

We celebrate their outstanding accomplishments in academics and research with faculty awards, and we encourage faculty to seek out national awards to be recognized for their work. Below, you will find the information you need to apply for Campus awards, UM System awards, and National awards.

For more information, contact us at: MUProvostAwards@missouri.edu

Campus & UM System Awards

All nominations and supporting materials for the awards below should be submitted to the divisional dean who may establish an earlier deadline than the ones noted below.

Chancellor’s & Provost’s AwardsAnnual Deadline~ Due the following business day when falls on a weekend or holiday.
Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative ActivityJanuary 15
Chancellor’s Retiree of the Year AwardsMarch 1
Donald W. Fancher Provost Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Continuing EducationJanuary 15
Governor’s Award for Excellence in TeachingJanuary 15
Kathleen & Robert Unrath Excellence in Visionary TeachingJanuary 15
Marie M. and Harry L. Smith Endowed ChairRefer to website for award details
Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished TeachingJanuary 15
Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New FacultyJanuary 15
Provost’s Award for Leadership in International EducationJanuary 15
Provost’s Awards for University CitizenshipJanuary 15
Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Research and Creative Activity AwardJanuary 15
Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching AwardJanuary 15
SEC Faculty Achievement AwardsNovember 1
William H. Byler Distinguished Professor AwardJanuary 15
William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching ExcellenceJanuary 8
Other Campus AwardsDeadline
MU Excellence in Advising AwardRefer to website for award details
MU Faculty-Alumni AwardsRefer to website for award details
MU Faculty Council Shared Governance AwardRefer to website for award details
MU International Engagement AwardsRefer to website for award details
MU Staff Recognition AwardsRefer to website for award details
UM System AwardsAnnual Deadline~ Due the following business day when falls on a weekend or holiday.
C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship (Intercampus Competition)December 15
Curators’ Distinguished ProfessorshipsMarch 1
Curators’ Distinguished Teaching ProfessorshipsMarch 1
Thomas Jefferson AwardDecember 15