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 Awards |
Annual Deadline ~ Due the following business day when falls on a weekend or holiday. |
|---|---|
| Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity | March 1 |
| Chancellor’s Retiree of the Year Awards | March 1 |
| Donald W. Fancher Provost Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Continuing Education | March 1 |
| Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching | October 1 |
| Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching | March 1 |
| Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty | March 1 |
| Provost’s Award for Leadership in International Education | March 1 |
| Provost’s Awards for University Citizenship | March 1 |
| Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award | March 1 |
| Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award | March 1 |
| SEC Faculty Achievement Awards | January 15 |
| William H. Byler Distinguished Professor Award | March 1 |
| William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence | January 15 |
| Other Campus Awards | Deadline |
|---|---|
| MU Excellence in Advising 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 International Engagement Awards | Refer to website for award details |
| MU Staff Recognition Awards | Refer to website for award details |
| UM System Awards |
Annual Deadline ~ Due the following business day when falls on a weekend or holiday. |
|---|---|
| C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship (Intercampus Competition) | February 1 |
| Curators’ Distinguished Professorships | March 1 |
| Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professorships | March 1 |
| Thomas Jefferson Award | January 17 |
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.