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 Cover Sheet
- Sabbatical Replacement Costs
- 2020-21 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
- Past Award Recipients
- Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December
Excellence In Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award
- To recognize teaching excellence by Northern Michigan University's part-time faculty.
- Excellence in Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award Description
- 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
Faculty Leadership Award
- To recognize and honor Northern Michigan University faculty, including department heads, for exceptional leadership contributions to the campus and the broader community.
- Faculty Leadership Award Description
- Past Award Recipients
- Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December
Faculty Emerging Leadership Award
- To recognize and honor Northern Michigan University junior faculty who since coming to the university have demonstrated exceptional leadership attributes on campus and the broader community.
- Faculty Emerging Leadership Award Description
- 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 Description
- Technology Innovation Award for Faculty Nomination Form (PDF)
- Past Award Recipients
- Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December
Excellence in Online Teaching Award
- This award recognizes an outstanding individual who has creatively utilized appropriate Internet-based technologies to teach online and/or blended courses in higher education.
- Excellence in Online Teaching Award Description & Past Award Recipients
- Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December
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.
- The Program Investment Fund is currently suspended, pending additional funding.
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)
Human Resources Awards
For further information see internal grant opportunities within the Grants and Research web site.