The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has announced the 2024-25 UIC Research and Scholarship Annual Award competition. These awards aim to honor individuals who have made significant contributions in their fields, promoting excellence at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).

Awards will be given in several categories. Distinguished Awards will recognize individuals with notable achievements, including one Distinguished Researcher and one Rising Star from each category: Basic Life Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering, and Social Sciences. Additionally, a Distinguished Scholar and a Rising Star will be selected from Humanities, Arts, Design and Architecture. The competition also includes awards for Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year and Faculty Mentor of the Year.

This year introduces a new award category: Champion of Research Support Award. This award will acknowledge a staff member who provides exceptional support to UIC's research efforts.

Nominations are open to any knowledgeable member of the UIC community regarding successful researchers or supporters at UIC. Self-nominations are allowed for all categories except Faculty Mentor of the Year. Notices of intent to nominate must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 15, with full nominations due by Friday, Dec. 20.

Further details on eligibility criteria and application access can be found on the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research website. Questions about nominations can be directed to rds@uic.edu.

Additionally, invitations are being accepted by the Office of Technology Management for the annual Inventor of the Year award.

Award winners will be announced in March 2025 with an honoring ceremony scheduled for April 23, 2025, at the Field Museum of Natural History during UIC Research Week.