Honorific Awards

HONORING FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT

R&I hosts two signature events each year that showcase the contributions of faculty researchers and highlight UTEP’s commitment to research excellence.

• Pioneering Researcher Reception (January): Celebrates newly awarded principal investigators and their contributions to advancing knowledge across disciplines.
• R&I Awards Ceremony (May): Recognizes outstanding contributions in research, innovation, early career, and leadership across all career stages.

In addition to recognizing prestigious external honors, UTEP’s honorific awards also include internal programs that invest in faculty research, scholarship, and professional development:

• Woody L. Hunt College of Business Seed Funding
• Liberal Arts Career Enhancement Award
• Faculty Travel Incentive Program
• Pilot Grant Program
• University Research Institute (URI)
• Indio Mountains Research Station Graduate Research Grant

Pathways to Recognition and Support

Research Advancement supports faculty in pursuing recognition through awards, honorifics, and internal funding. Among the resources produced is the bi-weekly Awards, Honorifics, & Internal Funding Opportunities bulletin, which highlights current opportunities to apply, nominate, and share professional achievements. Faculty are encouraged to follow the bulletin to stay informed and engaged in the University’s culture of recognition.

To be well-positioned for honorific nominations, faculty are encouraged to:

• Maintain an updated CV and professional headshot.
• Document the impact of their work through citations, metrics, and media.
• Engage in professional activities such as publishing, presenting, and networking.
• Seek and offer peer endorsements.

Cost Share

For programs that require the university to contribute its own resources toward the project, the applicant’s college or department must provide that support, and faculty must obtain written approval from their Dean or Department Chair before submitting the proposal/application. R&I financial support will be considered only in rare, exceptional cases; to request funding, faculty must submit a formal justification at least 6 weeks before the sponsor deadline.

Faculty Support Services

For comprehensive support with honorific awards and internal funding, contact the Research Advancement team at researchdev@utep.edu.