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University Research Awards
Each year Western Carolina University presents internal awards to recognize the outstanding work being done on campus by our faculty.  The purposes for these awards are described below. The Office of Research Administration is responsible for administering the application process.

Please click on the links below for full application instructions.

Please note the due date for all submissions changed to March 15!

Hunter Scholar Award
This award is jointly provided by Hunter Library, Graduate School and Research, Educational Outreach, and the Office of the Provost. The Hunter Scholar Award provides release time and other resources to support research primarily using library collections. 
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Teaching-Research Awards
The Teaching-Research Award program is designed to recognize and promote the linkage between teaching and research or between teaching and creative activities. This award is given as an honor to a faculty member to confirm the role of teaching and research and/or creative activities as part of the University's mission. 
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University Scholar Award
The University Scholar Award is designed to recognize research and creative activities. This award is given to a faculty member who has achieved a position of prominence in his or her discipline through creative research activities. Examples of distinguished achievements include art exhibitions, works of art, fine arts performances, literary works, research, publications, and grant receipts. 
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Faculty Research and Creative Activities Grant
The Faculty Research and Creative Activities Grant provides five awards of $5,000 each for support of research and creative activities. 
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