Fall 2026 Awards—call for applications and nominations
Dear colleagues,
The Office of the Provost is proud to offer a number of awards that recognize and honor Northwestern faculty members for their exemplary work as educators, researchers and colleagues. We are now accepting applications and nominations for the following awards:
Alumnae of Northwestern University Award for Curriculum Innovation
The Award for Curriculum Innovation supports faculty innovations that enhance the undergraduate curriculum, such as new courses, new course materials or components for existing courses, and new approaches to instruction. Learn more about applications, which are due on November 16.
Daniel I. Linzer Award for Faculty Excellence in Service
The Linzer Award for Faculty Excellence in Service recognizes faculty exemplars who have performed extraordinary service that has had a positive impact on the University as an institution and on the members of the University community. Learn more about applications, which are due on November 20.
Open Educational Resources (OER) Faculty Grant Program
The Open Educational Resources Grant program, funded by the Office of the Provost and University Libraries, supports Northwestern faculty interested in adopting, adapting or creating open educational resources for use in undergraduate courses. Learn more about applications, which are due on November 23.
Later this monthIn November, we will reach out directly to the deans to solicit their nominations for our annual University Teaching Awards.
Thank you for your continued dedication and excellence inside and outside of the classroom. We will share information about applications and nominations for any additional awards and grants throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Sumit Dhar
Associate Provost for Faculty
Interim Vice President for Research
Hugh Knowles Professor in Hearing Science
Karen Smilowitz
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
James N. and Margie M. Krebs Professor in Industrial Engineering and Management Science