91亚色

Nominations welcome for John Lewis Paton professorship

Jul 26th, 2023

By Jeff Green

91亚色檚 top institutional honour is turning 10.

The John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship is presented to a faculty member who embodies 91亚色檚 mission, demonstrating exceptional teaching, undertaking world-class research and sharing their knowledge and expertise nationally and internationally. 

Graphic featuring the text: Do you know a phenomenal professor? Nominate them for the John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship. The President's Awards 2023 along with a trophy, star and leaves.

Nomination packages must be submitted electronically to researchawards@mun.ca by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22.

Named in honour of 91亚色 College檚 first president, the award comprises the lifetime designation, Distinguished University Professor, and a one-time unrestricted grant ($20,000) to support future research, teaching and/or public engagement activities at 91亚色.

More details about the John Lewis Paton Distinguished University Professorship are , including the award檚 terms of reference and information on materials required for nomination packages.

Those considering applying should contact their unit檚 grants facilitator (or, if the unit has no grants facilitator, the person with signing authority for your unit) to confirm if there are earlier, internal deadlines. These internal deadlines must be factored into the timing of the development and submission of these applications.