Researcher, Scholar and Inventor of the Year Awards
The Research and Scholarship Annual Award competition celebrates the efforts and commitment of individuals who are making exceptional progress advancing knowledge in their areas of research and scholarship. These individuals inspire and promote continued excellence at UIC.
One Distinguished Researcher and one Rising Star Awardee will be selected from each of the following categories:
- Basic Life Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Natural Sciences & Engineering
- Social Sciences
One Distinguished Scholar and one Rising Star Awardee will be selected from the following category:
- Humanities, Arts, Design, & Architecture
The Distinguished Awards will be given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their fields, whereas the Rising Star Awards will be bestowed on individuals who show exceptional promise to become future leaders.