Each fall, the University and college are provided with the opportunity to recognize faculty actively involved in research at various stages in their careers. There are three separate competitions involved:
The criteria and application for this award parallel those for the Outstanding University Researcher Award, with one exception. A letter of support from a source external to the University is not required. Please note that more than one application may be submitted from each academic unit.
A specifically designed cover sheet should be attached to each application packet. Applications are reviewed for award, and recommendations are made to the CAST Dean, by the CAST Research Committee (CRC).
The Individual selected as the CAST Outstanding Researcher will
Access the application form (editable pdf) and guidelines here or from the CAST Research Office, Turner Hall Rm 143.
CAST Outstanding Researcher Award Recipients
Any faculty member who has won a CAST Outstanding Researcher Award is eligible to be nominated for this award. The cover sheet and guidelines for this application packet are sent to department chairpersons before the close of the spring semester by the Graduate School. They can also be accessed by visiting the Research and Sponsored Programs Web site.
The CAST Research Committee will rank the applications and make recommendations to the CAST Dean. A maximum of three CAST applications will be sent forward to the Graduate School, and a maximum of three University Outstanding Researcher Awards will be given.
CAST University Outstanding Researchers Award Recipients
Guidelines and a cover sheet for this award are sent to department chairpersons by the Graduate School before the close of the spring semester. They can also be accessed by visiting the Research and Sponsored Programs Web site.
The nominations are reviewed at the College level by the CRC with recommendations given to the CAST Dean. Up to five nominations from CAST may be submitted to the Graduate School with a total of eight possible awards given out university-wide.
CAST University Research Initiative Award Recipients
