College of Science Awards for Research

Contact Vrushali Bokil, Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies for questions.

Dean's Early Career Achievement Award

Recognizes exceptional achievement in research and education by an early-career tenure-stream faculty member.

F.A. Gilfillan Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Science

Recognizes distinguished scholarship and scientific accomplishments by faculty members in Science. Special consideration is given to candidates with distinguished research careers.

Milton Harris Award in Basic Research in Science

Recognizes exceptional achievement in basic research by honoring an outstanding faculty member in the College of Science. Special consideration is given to recent research that was carried out at OSU and that will have a significant impact on its field.

Outstanding Faculty Research Assistant or Associate Award

Recognizes an individual Faculty Research Assistant, Associate, or Senior Faculty Assistant or Associate with a career record of outstanding job performance and contributions.

OSU Awards for Research

OSU Impact Award for Outstanding Scholarship

The OSU Impact Award for Outstanding Scholarship recognizes OSU faculty who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship in a specific project or activity resulting in substantial impact beyond the university setting. The award will typically be presented at University Day. The award consists of identification of the recipient on a plaque prominently displayed in the Research Office, a plaque for the recipient’s college, a plaque for the recipient and a $2,000 honorarium. The recipient will be invited to present the highlights of the work at a one-hour presentation that is open to the public.

Faculty Senate Nomination Awards

Multiple deadlines

College of Science Endowed Faculty

The stature of a college rests upon the quality of its faculty. Through the generosity of our donors and friends, the College of Science has been able to attract and retain top faculty, scholars and scientists while also supporting their passion for scientific inquiry and discovery. A list of endowed faculty positions at the College of Science and any current holders of those positions can be found at our page on scholars and researchers.