Faculty Excellence offers a robust array of prestigious internal awards. Eligible faculty members are encouraged to explore these awards that recognize outstanding achievements in teaching, research, and service.
Below is a snapshot of UCF’s internal awards with opening and closing dates for submissions. The Faculty Internal Awards webpage explains eligibility and criteria. I sincerely hope that you will consider exploring the many award options to showcase your talent and impact at UCF.
- UCF Medal of Societal Impact: Opens July 24, 2024; deadline is Oct. 9, 2024
- University Travel Awards: Opens April 1, 2024; deadline is Oct. 15, 2024
- Excellence Awards*: Opens Oct. 7, 2024; deadline is Nov. 12, 2024
- Research Incentive Awards*: Opens Nov. 4, 2024; deadline is Dec. 9, 2024
- Pegasus Professor Award: Opens Dec. 5, 2024; deadline is Jan. 9, 2025
- Reach for the Stars Award: Opens Dec. 5, 2024; deadline is Jan. 9, 2025
- Trustee Chair Professorships: Opens Dec. 2, 2024; deadline is Feb. 7, 2025
- Teaching Incentive Program Awards*: Opens Jan. 27, 2025; deadline Feb. 10, 2025
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)*: Opens Jan. 27, 2025; deadline is Feb. 10, 2025
*Application materials for these awards are submitted via Interfolio. Please contact your college dean’s office for earlier deadlines were applicable.
If you are interested in applying for the Medal of Societal Impact, Pegasus Professor, Reach for the Stars, or Trustee Chair Professorships, please review the award criteria and then discuss the next steps with your college leadership.
