Nomination Deadline: September 30, 2009
Nomination Form

The Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement is an annual award that recognizes a current University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign faculty member for his/her exemplary accomplishments in teaching, research and public service in the international arena.  Established by the Provost in 2001 and endowed in 2006, the award highlights the importance of the international dimensions of the awardees’ contributions to his/her discipline or subject matter.  The recipient must have contributed in significant ways to strengthening the international dimension of Illinois; must be of such stature and accomplishment that students, faculty and staff of Illinois will take pride in and be inspired by his/her recognition; and be an individual whose contributions to humanity, science, art or human welfare have helped throughout the world.  Each year, the University recognizes the winner of the Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement at the International Achievement Awards Banquet held during the spring semester. Nominators should work in collaboration with their home department(s) when submitting an application.  The nomination process is outlined below;
Eligibility
The nominee shall:

• Hold a full-time faculty appointment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Have a significant record of achievement and recognition for their international work

Nomination Process
1. Completed nomination cover sheet with:

• Name of person nominated
• University of Illinois nominating unit(s)
• Summary of nominee’s qualities, achievements and work that are relevant to the award criteria (100 words or less)
• Principal nominator name and contact information

2.  Narrative

• Narrative outlining the nominee’s qualities, achievements and work that fit the criteria for award (not to exceed three pages)
• Resume of the nominee
• One letter of support from the nominee’s head and names and contact information for two additional referees

Note: This application will roll over for three academic years as long as the applicant continues to meet all of the eligibility requirements. Nominators will be given the opportunity to update and resubmit their application for up to three annual award cycles.  Applications do not have to be updated in order to be included in the next award cycle. 

Nomination Form

Please send all materials to:

International Engagement, Communications and Protocol
Attn: Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement
  507 E. Green St. Rm. 416 (MC-417)
  Champaign, IL 61820

Phone: (217) 265-4140, Fax: (217) 265-0810