This award celebrates a faculty member who has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching laboratory environment. Recipients should actively cultivate a culture of scientific training, where trainees and learners feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and collaborate freely. The recipient's mentorship, advocacy and practices have created a vibrant and intellectually stimulating laboratory space that exemplifies the values of the IU School of Medicine.
Nominate a candidate
Nominations are open May 1 through June 10. Winners will be announced at the fall All-School Meeting.
Current Winner
Award Recognition
One awardee per year will be selected.
The award recipient will:
- Receive a monetary award of $1,500
- Be highlighted on this page of the Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (FAPD) website
- Be recognized at the fall IU School of Medicine All-School Meeting
Criteria
The awardee is a faculty member who:
- Recruits, encourages, supports and sponsors all trainees and learners (residents, fellows, graduate students, postdocs, medical students) to strive for excellence in the lab
- Demonstrates a philosophy that promotes a scientific community that is collaborative and innovative
The strongest nominations will include evidence about how the faculty member:
- Creates a climate for all members that is welcoming
- Ensures that scientific training opportunities and scientific skill development are cornerstones of the lab for all members
- Fosters an environment of acceptance and understanding, where unique viewpoints are welcomed as an asset
- Creates a culture of respect, awareness and community involvement
- Is reflective about their leadership behaviors and prioritizes building trust and fostering a growth-oriented environment
Eligibility
Those eligible for nomination include all Indiana University School of Medicine faculty members, regardless of rank, who:
- have been employed for a minimum of 12 months
- conduct basic science research
- have not received this award in the past
Nominations
- Any faculty member, trainee, learner or staff member may submit a nomination.
- Nominations will remain active for a three-year period.
- Candidates will be permitted to update their nomination materials and are encouraged to do so, but updates are not required.
Nomination Procedure
There will be an open call for nominations in newsletters, electronic listservs and via the FAPD website. Nominations will be submitted by clicking on the nomination button at the bottom or top-right of this page of the FAPD website.
Nomination Packet
The nomination packet must include:
- Nominee name and contact information
- Nominator name and contact information
- A typed letter of nomination, no longer than two pages, describing how the faculty member meets the award criteria
- A copy of the candidate’s CV
- At least one letter of support from the candidate’s chair, director or a professional colleague
- Letters should provide examples of how the candidate has excelled at creating a collaborative and innovative lab environment where all individuals are encouraged to strive for excellence. Emphasis should be placed on supporting trainees and learners in the lab.
Selection
The Faculty Development Coordinating Committee will serve as the selection committee for this award. Members of this committee will review nominations and select the winner.
Timeline
- Nominations will be open May 1 through June 10.
- Award winners will be announced at the fall IU School of Medicine All-School Meeting.