Deadline: Jan. 12, 2026

This award honors Postdoctoral Research Scholar/Fellow (FP01, FP02) research performance and scholarly activity that is recognized as highly original work and makes a significant contribution to the field. Eligible Scholars/Fellows must have completed a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research in the current position at the University of Iowa. Self-nominations are not allowed. Deans, DEOs, department chairs/heads, supervisors, and other senior faculty or staff may serve as nominators. 

This award process is conducted annually in partnership with the Research Council and the Graduate College.

Criteria

  • Research accomplishments during the applicant’s current program of study,
  • Quality of research and scholarly activity, and
  • Quality of presentation to the selection committee.* 

*Top candidates are required to give a brief presentation to the committee prior to selection of the final awardee.

Nomination and Selection Process

Required Documentation:

  •  A statement from the nominee, no more than 750 words in length, describing the nominee’s qualifications and accomplishments.​​
  • Letter of Nomination: Attach a brief description, no more than 750 words in length, describing the nominee’s qualifications and accomplishments.
  • One Letter of Endorsement: letter is limited to one page in length and should address the criteria listed above.
  • The Letter of Nomination and the Letter of Endorsement should be written by different people.
  • Nominee's CV or resume (up to 10 pages).

Late or incomplete materials will not be accepted. 

Award Detail

  • A prize of $1,000 and a commemorative gift.
  • Recipients will be recognized at an event in May 2026.

Submission Process and Deadline

The deadline for submissions is Jan. 12, 2026Applications should be completed by a nominator. 

Finalists will be invited to deliver a short presentation (5 minutes / 2 slides) for the review committee.

Nominators: CLICK HERE to begin the submission process.

Click "Apply" and sign-in with your Hawk ID and password through the blue "University of Iowa Login" button.  

If you have problems or questions, contact Lauren Galliart (lauren-galliart@uiowa.edu) in the OVPR well ahead of the deadline.