Call for nominations: 2026–27 Distinguished 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Lectureship
The Distinguished 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Lectureship is among the highest honors bestowed by the faculty upon a CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó colleague. Each year, the 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó & Innovation Office (RIO) requests nominations and a faculty review panel recommends one or more faculty members as recipients.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 18, 2026.
ÌýÌýRecent recipients
2025
Dan Doak (Environmental Sciences)
Alexis Templeton (Geological Sciences, Center for Astrobiology)
2024
Christy McCainÌý(Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
Jamie NagleÌý(Physics)
2023
Kirk AmbroseÌý(Classics)
Rebecca SafranÌý(Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
2022
Shelly L. MillerÌý(Environmental Engineering)
Rubén DonatoÌý(Education)
2021
Roy ParkerÌý(Biochemistry)
Rebecca MaloyÌý(Music)
About the lectureship
The Distinguished 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Lectureship honors a tenured faculty member, research professor (associate or full) or adjoint professor who has been with CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó for at least five years and is widely recognized for a distinguished body of academic or creative achievement and prominence, as well as contributions to the educational and service missions of CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó.
The selection of the Distinguished 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Lecturer is based on the research and creative record of the nominee as presented in the nomination application and as recognized by experts in the field.
Recipients typically present a lecture in the fall or spring following selection and receive a $2,000 stipend.
Eligibility
Nominees for the Distinguished 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Lectureship must be: a tenured faculty member, research professor (associate or full) or adjoint professor who has been with CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó for at least five years; recognized nationally/internationally for scholarship, research and creative work; and highly regarded for contributions to CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó and its reputation.
Nomination procedure
Any faculty member may to the senior vice chancellor for 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó & Innovation. The nomination’s supporting materials should include:
- A statement (two to three pages) explaining the importance of the nominee’s research or creative work in his/her field and summarizing the research record
- A current record of the nominee’s accomplishments or a current CV
- A limited number of letters of recommendation (3–5) from experts outside CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó (as well as inside letters if appropriate)
- If an applicant is not a recipient, the submission will remain in a pool of submissions for the following year. It may be appended as necessary before the next application deadline.