Awards, Recognitions and Grants

The University of Georgia offers distinctive awards and recognitions for faculty achievement in teaching, research and public service. For general information on these awards, as well as special professorships, see Keys to Professional & Personal Development for Faculty. Further details can be accessed via the following links:

Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorships
Richard Russell Undergraduate Teaching Awards
Walter Barnard Hill Awards (Public Service and Outreach)
Research Awards
University Professorships

The University of Georgia's Administrative Fellows Program, established in 2007, provides a unique opportunity for faculty to work closely with select senior administrators (Mentors) for the purpose of gaining valuable knowledge and experience in the area of academic leadership. Up to three fellows are selected each year during spring semester.

Administrative Fellows Program

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost provides funding for faculty who wish to organize a State-of-the-Art Conference or pursue a program of study in a second discipline. Application details can be accessed via the following links:

State-of-the-Art Conferences
Study in a Second Discipline

For criteria for Regents Professorships, offered by the Board of Regents, or for Honorary degrees awarded by the University of Georgia, see the links below:

Regents Professorships
Honorary Degrees