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.
| Other Campus Awards | Deadline |
|---|---|
| MU Excellence in Advising Award | Refer to website for award details |
| MU Excellence in Education Award | Refer to website for award details |
| MU Faculty-Alumni Awards | Refer to website for award details |
| MU Faculty Council Shared Governance Award | Refer to website for award details |
| MU Staff Recognition Awards | Refer to website for award details |
| UM System Awards | Deadline |
|---|---|
| C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship (Intercampus Competition) | February 1, 2021 |
| Curators’ Distinguished Professorships | March 1, 2021 (noon) |
| Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professorships | March 1, 2021 (noon) |
| President’s Award for Economic Development | February 1, 2021 |
| President’s Award for Excellence | February 1, 2021 |
| President’s Award for Faculty Engagement | February 1, 2021 |
| President’s Award for Innovative Teaching | February 1, 2021 |
| President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration | February 1, 2021 |
| President’s Award for University Citizenship | February 1, 2021 |
| Thomas Jefferson Award | February 1, 2021 |
National Awards
Below is a searchable list of national, honorific awards. If you are interested in applying for one of these awards, please reach out to us at MUProvostAwards@missouri.edu, as we are here to help you put together your application.