Description
The Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award recognizes a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences who has contributed significantly to the scholarly literature and the advancement of science within the field of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
Each year two awards will be given:
- Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award for a Senior Faculty Member
- Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award for a Junior Faculty Member
Eligibility
Part-time or full-time faculty at the rank of Senior Associate, Instructor, and Assistant Professor within the Emory University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are eligible for the Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award for a Junior Faculty Member. Part-time or full-time faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the Emory University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are eligible for the Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award for a Senior Faculty Member. Faculty members who have received this award within the previous 5 years are ineligible.
Nominations
Nominees must be nominated by another full-time or part-time faculty member. A concise, < 2000-word narrative describing the scholarly and scientific contributions made by the nominee should be included in the nomination. Additional letters (one page maximum per letter) are welcome. These documents should specify the ways in which the scholarly activities of the candidate have advanced the field.
Submissions
Submissions must be sent via e-mail to Nadine Kaslow, PhD, ABPP, Vice Chair for Faculty Development. Submissions should include the nominating letter and name and contact information of the faculty member being nominated (Word or PDF) and additional letters of support if applicable.
Decisions
Decisions will be made by a committee comprised of the Vice Chair for Faculty Development and the Assistant Vice Chairs for Faculty Development. The Chair of the Department will serve as an ex-officio member of the committee and will have input without a vote. The voting will be done via email. Members of the committee will recuse themselves if they are nominated for a particular award.