Program Investment Fund
- The Program Investment Fund awards innovative project or program proposals that advance academic outcomes at Northern Michigan University, and are one-time awards.
- Please email completed proposals to Beth Roberts.
- Project requirements.
- Program requirements.
- Sample budget template.
Distinguished Faculty Award
- To recognize and honor full-time faculty, including academic department heads, who have made significant professional contributions to Northern Michigan University and their professional areas.
- Distinguished Faculty Award description
- Past award recipients
- Recognized at May commencement
Sabbaticals
- All full-time, tenure-earning faculty are eligible to apply for the two types of sabbaticals - professional development or research, scholarship, and creative works - which enables faculty to contribute to their various disciplines
- See the AAUP Master Agreement for full guidelines.
- Sabbatical application sheet
- 2016-17 sabbatical award recipients
- Past sabbatical award recipients
Excellence in Teaching Award
- To recognize the excellence in teaching of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.
- Excellence in Teaching Award description
- Nomination form (Word)
- Past award recipients
- Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December
- To recognize the excellence in scholarship of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.
- Excellence in Scholarship Award description
- Nomination form (Word)
- Past award recipients
- Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December
Technology Innovation Award for Faculty (previously TLC Award for Faculty)
- To recognize exemplary faculty use of technology in the areas of teaching, research, and community service.
- Technology Innovation Award for Faculty guidelines
- Technology Innovation Award for Faculty nomination form (PDF)
- Past award recipients
- Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December
Faculty Grants Committee Awards
- Faculty Research Grants
- Peter White Scholar Award
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Improvement Grant Program
- Charles Spooner Student Awards
- Reassigned Time Awards
- Faculty Grants Committee grant descriptions and deadlines
Adjunct Professional Development Award
- To assist adjunct faculty members to enhance their professional development, particularly when the professional development opportunity will contribute to their teaching experience.
- Adjunct PD Award description
- Adjunct PD cover sheet form (Word)
- Employee Awards Program
- Distinguished Team Award
- Excellence in Service Award
For further information see internal grant opportunities within the Grants and Research web site.