REACH Award of Excellence in Research Partnerships
The REACH Partnership award recognizes the achievements of a UVic researcher and their external research partner(s) in jointly achieving research and knowledge exchange. Through collaborative efforts, the recipient advances scholarly contributions but also facilitates dissemination and application of knowledge beyond academia. This award celebrates outstanding partnership with far-reaching societal impact.
Eligibility
Faculty members, emeritus faculty and librarians who have collaborated with an external individual(s) or organization(s) within the last 18 months. The partnership may be with more than one external partner but where possible the nomination should focus on the most significant partner.
Nomination components
Nominations are to be made via the online form. The following supporting documents are to be uploaded through the form.
Nomination letter
A signed 1-page statement from a tenured UVic faculty member or librarian expressing the following components:
- Descriptions of one or more specific activities that exemplify excellence relevant to this award.
- Awards, honours and other forms of recognition. These might include (but are not limited to) exhibitions; research, creative or research-creation grants; invited presentations; election to boards; prizes.
- A description of how the nominee’s work advances scholarship, art and/or societal impact.
Referee letter(s)
Minimum one, maximum two signed 1-page letter(s) from a UVic-associated campus community member (faculty, librarian, staff or student). Referees can have collaborated with the nominee, but they must disclose the nature of their relationship with the nominee and comment on any possible conflict of interest. Letters must express the following components:
- Description of how the nominee meets the requirements for the award
- A short biography of the referee
- Explanation of relationship with the nominee
Reflective statement
A 1-page self-reflective statement from the nominee highlighting achievements relevant to this award (max. one page, 12-point font, 2.5 cm margins).
CV
A CV of any length
Recognition
This award is in the amount of a $1,000 research grant. Recipients will receive their awards at the annual REACH Awards ceremony in Spring, 2024. The awards will be publicized by UVic Communications + Marketing.
Questions?
Contact the Awards Facilitator.