Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards (info. for UNC-Chapel Hill researchers)

Granting Agency: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation

Disciplinary Areas

Chemical Sciences

Agency Deadline

February 7, 2008

Nominations to ORD by

December 5, 2007

Project Area

Faculty Development Award

Synopsis

These awards are intended to strengthen the teaching and research careers of talented faculty in the chemical sciences by providing discretionary funding at early stages in their careers. Criteria for selection include an independent body of scholarship and a commitment to education that signals the promise of continuing outstanding contributions to both research and teaching. The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program is judged primarily on individual research attainment and promise, but evidence of excellence in teaching is also expected.

Guidelines

The University may forward one candidate for this award. Nominees must be tenure-track or tenured professors in the chemical sciences and are normally expected to be within the first 5 years of their academic careers. Nominees should have an established record of research as a faculty member and are often in at least the third year of their independent careers.

Evaluation Criteria

Nominees must provide compelling evidence of the advance of important knowledge in the chemical sciences by the nominee.
Further, nominees will be assessed with respect to dedication, contributions, and innovations in education in the chemical sciences. Camille Dreyfus applicants must provide a statement of up to five pages addressing the nominee's excellence in, dedication to, and innovation in education in the chemical sciences.
Recommendations for awards are based primarily on the nominee's achievements as an independent faculty member as assessed by the Foundation's reviewers and the judgement of the nominee's peers exemplified by letters of recommendation. Consideration will be given to awards and honors, publications in leading journals and external funding. Consideration will also be given to evidence of dedication to educational activities (classroom and research) involving undergraduates.

Awards

$75,000 grant, $7,500 of which is for departmental expenses associated with research and education.

To propose a nomination for this award please send to ORD (600 Bank of America Building, CB #4012, or ord@unc.edu):

1) a letter of nomination for the candidate, addressed to Ms. Jacqueline Resnick, Director, ORD;

2) the candidate’s current curriculum vitae;

3) a summary of up to two pages of the candidate's research accomplishments and plans, and a one page summary statement addressing the candidate’s excellence in, dedication to, and innovation in education in the chemical sciences;

4) the names, titles, and affiliations of three scientists who may serve as letter writers should the candidate be identified as the institutional nominee. The Camille Dreyfus application requires three letters of support from individuals who know the candidate’s capabilities and accomplishments. It is not essential to secure the commitment of proposed letter writers prior to internal review.;

5) the names of up to three internal scientific experts who could knowledgeably discuss the candidate’s research and potential for this award as part of an internal review panel.

Contacts

For additional assistance and information, contact ORD by email or at 962-7504.

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