Outstanding Scholars
Outstanding Scholar awards are part of the University's Excellence Through Commitment Awards Program (see overall guidelines).
SIUC Outstanding Scholars (University-Level)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale instituted the University-Level Outstanding Scholar Award in 1985 to recognize exceptional achievement in research, scholarship, and creative activity. Awardees carry the title of Distinguished Scholar. This award, part of the Excellence Through Commitment Awards Program, is coordinated by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Dean, which solicits nominations each fall semester. See the guidelines for the nomination process.
College Outstanding Scholars
In addition to the University-Level Outstanding Scholar, each college annually names an outstanding scholar. Profiles of recent awardees: