Tenured Associate Professors and Full Professors.

Each year, senior faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for projects that crystallize new ideas, generate new partnerships, and capitalize quickly on promising ideas. A committee of two representatives from the four divisions of the Arts & Sciences reviews these proposals and makes nominations to the Dean of Faculty and Associate Deans, who make the final determination of the awards.

The Dean’s Office sends a request for proposals to members of the faculty during winter term, detailing the submission and selection process.