LA&PS Dean's Award for Distinction in Research

DISTINCTION IN RESEARCH CREATIVITY OR SCHOLARSHIP

Frequency

Up to two awards will be offered per calendar year in each category (Emerging, Established Researcher)

Purpose

This award recognizes research distinction in one's academic career that goes significantly beyond disciplinary expectations (as evidenced by the standards of the nominee's discipline) in the demonstration of excellence in a body of research, scholarly and/or creative works.

Eligibility

The categories of eligibility are as follows:

1. Emerging Researcher (up to the 10th year post PhD)
2. Established Researcher (10 or more years post PhD)

DISTINCTION IN SOCIAL JUSTICE RESEARCH

Frequency

One award will be offered every other calendar year. Applications will be accepted next year in spring of 2025.

Purpose

This award recognizes distinction in one’s academic career that not only exceeds disciplinary expectations but also demonstrates significant contribution to the advancement of the principles and practices of social justice in any of its various forms of expression through research, scholarly and/or creative activity and engagement.

Eligibility

All tenured, tenure-stream and contract faculty (including CLAs and CUPE contract faculty,** Distinguished Research Professors and Canada Research Chairs). Retired YUFA faculty members from LA&PS who are eligible to teach will also be considered. An individual can only receive the award once.