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Recognition & Resources

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Looking for inspiration or ways to advance your career? Browse the categories below to discover more information about how to keep your career on the right path.

Career Recognition

UNMC Faculty Awards

Impact in Education Awards

Awards created by Academic Affairs to recognize the dedication and ingenuity of UNMC educators in the various categories.

Mentoring Awards

Recognizes faculty who exemplify excellence in mentoring.

Outstanding Teaching Award

Recognizes a faculty member with a meritorious record of excellence in teaching activities.

Silver U Award Program

This award is given monthly for those whose overall performance is above and beyond the scope of their position.

Spirit of Community Service Award

Presented to a faculty member who, through a continuing commitment to the surrounding underserved or isolated communities has used expertise, resources, talent, and time without remuneration or has enabled others to provide community service.

UNMC Research/Scientist Awards

Distinguished Scientist Award

Presented to a researcher for leading outstanding research program(s), publishing research results, and securing additional funding during the past 5 years.

New Investigator Award

Given to outstanding UNMC scientists who, in the past 1 to 3 years, have secured their first federal funding and demonstrated scholarly activity.

Scientist Laureate Award

The highest recognition given to a UNMC investigator for leading outstanding research program(s), publishing research results, and securing additional funding.

University-Wide Faculty Awards

Innovation, Development, and Engagement Award (IDEA)

Honors faculty who have extended their academic expertise beyond the boundaries of the university in ways that have enriched the broader community.

Outstanding Teaching and Creativity Award (OTICA)

Honors faculty who have developed meritorious and sustained records of excellence in teaching and creativity related to teaching.

Outstanding Research and Creativity Award (ORCA)

Honors faculty who have conducted outstanding research or creative activity of national/international significance.

University-wide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA)

Honors a department/unit that has outstanding esprit de corps in its dedication to the education of students.

Career Resources

Scholarship & Research Resources

Digital Commons

DigitalCommons@UNMC is an online repository of the research, scholarly communications, and archival materials produced or owned by members of the UNMC community.

Grant Writing Support

The Research Editorial Office provides UNMC faculty members with proposal development and grant and manuscript editing support. Contact the Research Editorial Office for more information.

McGoogan Health Sciences Library

Expert library faculty can assist you with research and education services, which include a free literature search service and a variety of classes to help you with information retrieval and management. Learn more on the McGoogan Library website.

Writing Center @ UNMC

A partnership between UNMC and UNO brings writing assistance to UNMC students, faculty, and staff via The Writing Center @ UNMC, a satellite location of the UNO Writing Center. Schedule an appointment.

Resources for Researchers

Have questions about grants and contracts, posters, animals, human subject research, locating equipment, publication support, or anything else related to your research? In addition to the specialized support provided by your college or institution, UNMC has a variety of campus resources.

Additional Campus Resources

Grand Rounds

Departments and divisions across the campus regularly host educational events featuring local or national experts and are generally open to any interested UNMC employee.

Interprofessional Academy of Educators

An organization by educators and for educators, the IAE is made up of experienced instructors with a passion for furthering UNMC’s educational mission. Apply to be an academy member or make use of the services they provide.