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 | January 15 |
| Chancellor’s Retiree of the Year Awards | March 1 |
| Donald W. Fancher Provost Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension and Continuing Education | January 15 |
| Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching | January 15 |
| Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching | January 15 |
| Provost’s Award for Creative Extension Programming by New Faculty | January 15 |
| Provost’s Award for Leadership in International Education | January 15 |
| Provost’s Awards for University Citizenship | January 15 |
| Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award | January 15 |
| Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award | January 15 |
| SEC Faculty Achievement Awards | December 1 |
| William H. Byler Distinguished Professor Award | January 15 |
| William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence | January 8 |
| 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) | December 15 |
| Curators’ Distinguished Professorships | March 1 |
| Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professorships | March 1 |
| Thomas Jefferson Award | December 15 |