Why It's Important

External awards can provide much deserved acknowledgment for career achievements, contributions to a specialized field of study and innovative research projects. It can increase visibility, learning opportunists, access to resources and scholarly collaboration.

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Awards increase your visibility and expand recognition for your work among colleagues and the community. 


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Awards broaden learning opportunities through interdisciplinary collaboration, travel, residencies and fellowships.

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Awards provide much needed resources, including funding, time and access to members only benefits.

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Awards present exciting collaborative opportunities and offer faculty an expanded community of scholars.