Why It's Important
External awards can provide much deserved acknowledgment for career achievements, contributions to a specialized field of study and innovative research projects. It can increase visibility, learning opportunists, access to resources and scholarly collaboration.
Visibility
Awards increase your visibility and expand recognition for your work among colleagues and the the community.
Learning Opportunities
Awards broaden learning opportunities through interdisciplinary collaboration, travel, residencies and fellowships.
Resources
Awards provide much needed resources, including funding, time and access to members only benefits.
Collaboration
Awards present exciting collaborative opportunities and offer faculty an expanded community of scholars.