Brief Description:

The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program provides an unrestricted research grant of $75,000 over a five year period. Harvard University, as one institution, may nominate one applicant for this opportunity.

Description:

The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. Based on institutional nominations, the program provides discretionary funding to faculty at an early stage in their careers. Criteria for selection include an independent body of scholarship attained within the first five years of their appointment as independent researchers, and a demonstrated commitment to education, signaling the promise of continuing outstanding contributions to both research and teaching. The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program provides an unrestricted research grant of $75,000.

Application Information:

Eligible internal applicants are asked to provide the following:

A two page (max) statement written by the applicant highlighting their dedication to education in the chemical sciences

A current CV (no preferred format)

A budget narrative describing how the award funds would be used over the five year award period. The budget may be in table or narrative form and does not need to follow an established template. If, after internal review, more information or clarification is needed, follow up will not affect the standing of an otherwise completed and timely submission

A nomination letter from a Department Chair or Center Director

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must hold a full time academic appointment in the field of Chemical Sciences (bio chemistry, materials chemistry and chemical engineering)

Applicants are expected to have been appointed no earlier than mid year 2009

Undergraduate education is an important component of the nominee's activities

Review Criteria:

Explicit review criteria is not available, however the Foundation states the following, which will be factored into the internal review of candidates:
The Foundation seeks Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholars who demonstrate leadership in research and education. Nominations must provide compelling evidence of the advance of important knowledge in the chemical sciences by the nominee. Further, the nomination should describe dedication and contributions to education in the chemical sciences, particularly with respect to undergraduates. Recommendations for awards are based primarily on the nominee's scholarly research achievements as an independent faculty member, as assessed by the Foundation's reviewers and the judgment of the nominee's peers exemplified by letters of recommendation. Other considered factors are: awards and honors, publication of research achievements in leading journals, and success in attracting funding of research. Nominations are reviewed by distinguished faculty in the chemical sciences.

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

Information about the 2015 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award is available here

Additionally, Research Development and Sponsored Research professionals are available to answer questions and provide application assistance. A list of who to contact by school is available here

Questions about the Harvard University Funding Portal can be directed to Autumn_Bennett@harvard.edu in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.

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Institution

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Position

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor

Type of Competition

Limited Submission

Discipline

Basic Science
Environmental Science
Engineering
Multidisciplinary

Type of Award

Early Career
Prize/Award
Research
STEM Education