09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 13:12
These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC faculty should contact [email protected] for more information.
Vanderbilt University may nominateone faculty member in the chemical sciences for the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program.
Overview
The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences with an unrestricted research grant of $100,000. Nominations must provide compelling evidence that the nominee's independent scholarly research has led to important advances in the chemical sciences and will continue to do so. Other considered factors are: awards and honors, publication of research achievements in leading journals, success in attracting research funding, and dedication and contributions to education in the chemical sciences, particularly with respect to undergraduates and the larger community.
The chemical sciences include chemistry, biochemistry, materials chemistry and chemical engineering.
Award information:
For more information, visit the Foundation's program description and a list of previous recipients.
Eligibility
Criteria for selection include an independent body of scholarship attained in the early years of their appointment and a demonstrated commitment to education, signaling the promise of continuing outstanding contributions to both research and teaching.
Internal Submission Instructions
Interested faculty should click here to submit an application for the internal LSO competition and to find additional information about the opportunity. The deadline for the internal competition is Oct. 17, 2024.
Any questions about this opportunity or the LSO process may be directed to [email protected].