Faculty Award Nominations Open for 2026-2027
Posted: 2026-08-31 11:47:07 Expiration: 2027-03-02 11:47:07
Twelve university-wide faculty awards are accepting nominations, with deadlines running from Oct. 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027 and award amounts from $1,000 to $6,500.
Nominations are now open for NDSU's university-wide Faculty Awards. The awards honor work in teaching, research, mentoring, and service across the university.
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and administrators may all submit nominations. Self-nominations are accepted for awards that do not require a nomination from someone else. Send nominations and supporting materials to Ann Fredrickson unless the award listing below indicates otherwise.
Questions about the awards process, eligibility, or nomination requirements can go to Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Carrie Anne Platt. Recipients of the 2026-2027 awards will be recognized at the annual Celebration of Excellence in September 2027.
Awards and Nomination Requirements
Award |
Award Description |
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Jordan A. Engberg Presidential Professorship Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026 |
Recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and service. Eligibility: Full professor with at least eight years of service to NDSU. Award amount: $6,500 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages) and CV (no more than three pages). |
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Walter F. and Verna Gehrts Presidential Professorship Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026 |
Recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and service. Eligibility: Associate professor with at least five years of service to NDSU. Award amount: $6,500 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages) and CV (no more than three pages). |
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Dale Hogoboom Presidential Professorship Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026 |
Recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and service. Eligibility: Full professor with at least eight years of service to NDSU. Award amount: $6,500 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages) and CV (no more than three pages). |
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Deadline: Nov. 2, 2026 |
One of the oldest and most prestigious of the faculty awards, it recognizes sustained excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement, and service. The lectureship will be held in spring 2027. Award amount: $2,500 (up to two finalists receive $500) Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages) and CV (no more than three pages). Two to three finalists will be interviewed. |
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Peltier Innovation in Teaching Award Deadline: Feb. 1, 2027 |
Recognizes faculty who have used innovative teaching techniques to enhance the educational experiences of NDSU students. Group nominations accepted. Award amount: $5,000 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages) and teaching-focused CV that summarizes innovative techniques (no more than three pages). |
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Waldron Excellence in Research Award Deadline: Feb. 1, 2027 |
Honors faculty who have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions to research and scholarship. Award amount: $2,500 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages) and CV (no more than three pages). |
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Odney Excellence in Teaching Award Deadline: Feb. 1, 2027 |
Honors faculty who have consistently demonstrated outstanding teaching and have made positive contributions to the educational experience of NDSU students. Students and alumni submit nominations. Award amount: $2,500 Submit: Nomination form. Nominees will be asked to submit their CV along with a summary of their teaching philosophy and activities. |
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Deadline: Feb. 16, 2027 |
Recognizes outstanding mentoring by faculty of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and others. Students, staff, and faculty submit nominations. Award amount: $2,500 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages), CV (no more than three pages), and letters of support from mentees (up to two). |
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Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Deadline: Feb. 26, 2027 |
Recognizes faculty advisors who have demonstrated a commitment to empowering students, fostering their academic and personal growth, and guiding them toward reaching their full potential. Eligibility: Faculty advisor at NDSU who has advised students for at least six months and has not received this award in the previous three years. Students and alumni submit nominations. Award amount: $1,000 Submit: Nomination form |
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Outstanding Professional Advisor Award Deadline: Feb. 26, 2027 |
Recognizes professional advisors who have demonstrated a commitment to empowering students, fostering their academic and personal growth, and guiding them toward reaching their full potential. Eligibility: Professional advisor at NDSU who has advised students for at least six months and has not received this award in the previous three years. Students and alumni submit nominations. Award amount: $1,000 Submit: Nomination form |
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Chamber of Commerce NDSU Distinguished Faculty Service Award Deadline: March 1, 2027 |
Recognizes faculty members who have attained distinction in their profession and have made substantial service contributions to the community and region. Eligibility: Faculty holding the rank of full professor. Award amount: $2,500 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages), CV (no more than three pages), and letters of support (up to two). |
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Deadline: March 1, 2027 |
Recognizes the impact of instructional faculty who have integrated academic learning with meaningful community engagement through service learning. Eligibility: Faculty and lecturers. Award amount: $1,000 Submit: Nomination letter (one letter, no more than two pages), course syllabus and/or assignment sheets, and letters of support from community partners. |
-- Academic Affairs: Haley Hamel