Guidelines

GLENN W. IRWIN, JR., M.D., RESEARCH SCHOLAR AWARD - 2018

The Glenn W. Irwin, Jr., M.D., Research Scholar Award is IU Indianapolis’s highest recognition of outstanding continuing research by a colleague. The Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Dr. Glenn W. Irwin, Jr., as Professor, Dean of the School of Medicine, Chancellor of the Indianapolis Campus, and Vice President of Indiana University. The recipient is expected to represent a sufficiently high level of achievement in research, scholarship, or creative activity to stand as a visible representative of excellence for the entire campus. A $5,000 award will be given to one faculty member which will be added to his or her base salary.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all IU Indianapolis and IUPU Columbus faculty of any rank, including the regional medical centers.

CRITERIA: The candidate should have a sustained record of research, successful grant writing, and an impact on his or her field of study. A national or international reputation is assumed as a prerequisitefor award candidates.

PROCESS: Deans, chairs or colleagues may nominate candidates. Complete the electronic nomination form and upload required documentation online at http://academicaffairs.indianapolis.iu.edu/irwin/.

DOCUMENTATION: All supporting documents for the nomination must be submitted electronically and should include the following:

• An official nomination letter describing the candidate’s research or creative activity and an explanation of the significance of the research
• Candidate’s curriculum vitae (CV)
  • No more than three support letters* from internal colleagues from any of the Indiana University or Purdue University campuses
  • No more than two support letters* from external colleagues from outside Indiana University or Purdue University
  • A list of additional internal and external references that may be asked to comment on the candidate’s work including references from the candidate’s primary professional organization who can comment on the candidate’s contribution to the field of research.

*Letters should include the writer’s full contact information.

Uploaded files should be in PDF format. If documentation is not currently available electronically, it can be scanned. The Center for Teaching and Learning, University Library Room 1125, can assist with this process.

In addition to the required documentation, please provide the following when completing the nomination form online:

□   Nominee Information
First and last name; university ID #; school; department; campus address; e-mail; andphone number

□   Nominator Information
First and last name; university ID #; rank/title; school; department; campus address; e-mail; and phone number