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The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration is proud to bestow the Excellence in Research Award and the Excellence in Artistic and Creative Endeavors Award upon eligible faculty members displaying outstanding achievements in their fields.  This recognition reflects Â鶹AV's commitment to fostering a vibrant academic community and honoring those who contribute significantly to their disciplines.

The University will confer one of each award to a nominated faculty member who meet the following criteria:

 Hold a tenured or tenure-track appointment at Â鶹AV.

• Have completed no fewer than five years of service at the university.
• Have conducted a substantial portion of their research, artistic, or creative work while at Â鶹AV.
• Must not have received the award previously.

Faculty members who meet the above criteria and demonstrate excellence in their respective fields are encourage to be nominated.  Nomination packets must include:

• A concise letter of nomination, not more than two pages in length, summarizing in layperson’s terms the scope and significance of the nominee’s major artistic and/or creative accomplishments.
• The nominee’s curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of support. (Two of these letters may be requested from LU faculty, staff, or administrators; at least one of the letters shall be solicited from an external nationally/internationally recognized expert familiar with the nominee’s artistic and/or creative accomplishments).

Nomination packets should be submitted through the below forms by February 13, 2026 (before 5:00 p.m. CST). Nominations will not be accepted after the deadline.