Nominate a Spotlight Scholar

Showcase the work of UMass Amherst faculty by nominating a Spotlight Scholar. Selected scholars will receive a cash award and be prominently featured in campus publications.

Anyone can nominate a scholar.

All full-time tenure- and non-tenure system UMass Amherst faculty members are eligible to be nominated. Self-nominations are also accepted.

Scholars are faculty who have demonstrated academic quality and leadership. Accomplishments may include

• External grants, honors, or awards

• Innovations in teaching or research

• Collaborations with external partners

• Publication in a book or prestigious journal

• Appointment to a board

• A conference presentation, theatrical production or show of creative work

• Other activity that demonstrates quality and leadership in research, scholarship, or creative activity