The Distinguished Research Award recognizes three University of Utah faculty annually for outstanding research and scholarly achievements. It provides $10,000 grants to support impactful research or creative pursuits. Nominations are evaluated on career impact, innovation, and societal contributions, with a rigorous review by a campus-wide committee and final approval by the University President.
Eligible applicants are University of Utah faculty with at least 0.50 FTE appointment and a minimum of five years at the university. Nominations can be made by any faculty member, department, or college within the university.
