Research Impact Award
The University of Victoria's Research Impact Award (formerly the Excellence in Knowledge Mobilization Award) recognizes and celebrates scholars who maximize the impact of their academic research for the public good. This award recognizes a significant project, product, event, service or body of work beyond academia that demonstrates excellence in impact within a community. The University of Victoria defines research impact as the purposeful communication, exchange and application of knowledge developed through an ongoing process of research and/or creative and artistic endeavour for the benefit of society.
Eligibility
University of Victoria faculty members, emeritus faculty and librarians are eligible for this award.
Nomination components
Nominations are to be made via the online form. The following supporting documents are to be uploaded through the form.
Nomination letter
A signed 1-page statement from a tenured UVic faculty member or librarian expressing the following components:
- Descriptions of one or more specific activities that exemplify excellence relevant to this award.
- Awards, honours and other forms of recognition. These might include (but are not limited to) exhibitions; research, creative or research-creation grants; invited presentations; election to boards; prizes.
- A description of how the nominee’s work advances scholarship, art and/or societal impact.
Referee letter(s)
Minimum one, maximum two signed 1-page letter(s) from a UVic-associated campus community member (faculty, librarian, staff or student). Referees can have collaborated with the nominee, but they must disclose the nature of their relationship with the nominee and comment on any possible conflict of interest. Letters must express the following components:
- Description of how the nominee meets the requirements for the award
- A short biography of the referee
- Explanation of relationship with the nominee
Reflective statement
A 1-page self-reflective statement from the nominee highlighting achievements relevant to this award (max. one page, 12-point font, 2.5 cm margins).
CV
A CV of any length
Recognition
This award is in the amount of a $1,000 research grant. Recipients will receive their awards at the annual REACH Awards ceremony in Spring, 2024. The awards will be publicized by UVic Communications + Marketing.
Questions?
Contact the Awards Facilitator.