The External Awards and Recognition Office supports University of Iowa faculty in pursuing awards and honors from organizations outside the university.
We partner with UI faculty, departments, and colleges to elevate faculty profiles on a national and international scale, enhancing the university's reputation and showcasing our faculty's achievements in research, creative scholarship, teaching, and service.
External awards and honors represent valuable opportunities for faculty to enhance their scholarly reputation, garner additional funding, and expand the impact of their work.
Our office provides tailored guidance and resources to align external award opportunities with faculty career goals.
Book Matters
Join acclaimed author Jamel Brinkley, associate professor in the Iowa Writers' Workshop, as he reads selections from his critically acclaimed work and is honored with a medallion for earning highly prestigious awards such as a Rome Prize and Guggenheim Fellowship. The event will take place at Prairie Lights.
Featured External Awards
NAM Membership
Each year, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) elects up to 90 new members from the United States, as well as up to 10 international members. Membership signifies the pinnacle of professional achievement and commitment to volunteer service in the activities of the NAM and the National Academies.
NEH Fellowships
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships are competitive awards supporting exceptional research and writing. Fellows receive up to $60,000 to pursue projects such as books, articles, digital materials, or critical editions. Open to scholars across disciplines, these six to twelve-month fellowships provide time for focused research.
AAAS Fellows
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) honorary fellowships are bestowed upon members by their peers for their efforts to advance science or its applications. Eligibility for nomination requires an individual to have been a continuous member of AAAS for four years by the end of the calendar year in which they would be elected.
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Faculty Awards & Honors
Learn more about our exceptional faculty, which includes National Academy Members, Guggenheim Fellows, and national and international award winners.