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Faculty Honorifics and Awards

Faculty honorifics and awards are nationally-recognized awards, fellowships, memberships, residencies and other prizes and accolades. These awards can be highly impactful, not only for UT San Antonio's visibility but also for advancing your research and career. 

Support

Pursuing major national or international recognition can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Office of Faculty Research Development (FRD) supports the planning, logistics and coordination of the application process, allowing you to focus on the work itself.

The FRD team provides personalized support for eligible, competitive faculty based on the needs of each award. Services include:

  • A dedicated project manager to guide the process
  • Clear timelines and planning support
  • Document management and editing
  • Help securing required nomination letters
  • Coordination with internal offices and external contact
  • Final application submission support, if needed

Whether you need comprehensive project management or simply a thorough review of your materials, the FRD team is dedicated to ensuring a smoother and more approachable management of your application.

How to Get Involved

Ready to explore a targeted award — or not sure where to start? Here are some steps you can take to begin the process.
  • Review the awards list. Leadership has identified a set of prestigious awards UT San Antonio actively supports. If you see one that aligns with your career stage or discipline, we can help you pursue this opportunity.
  • Start with a conversation. Email us at Scholarly.Awards@utsa.edu to connect with our awards support team. You don’t need a fully formed plan — we’ll help you figure out what’s possible.
  • Plan ahead. Many of these awards require months of preparation. The earlier we connect, the more support we can provide, including timelines, document coordination and nomination letters.
  • Stay in the loop. We collaborate with departments and leadership to identify strong nominees each year. If you’ve been nominated or recommended for an award, we’ll be in touch to guide you through the process.

Awards and Deadlines

Listing and Deadlines of Targeted Scholarly Awards  
Award Anticipated Deadline
Academy of Arts & Sciences Member # None (Initiated by current member)
American Academy of Nursing Fellow # February 10, 2027
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Elected Fellow April 2027 (anticipated)
American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellow #% September 26, 2027
Andrew Carnegie Fellow* November 26, 2027
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Distinguished Achievement Award # None currently available
Beckman Young Investigators #% July 2027 (Letter of Intent; anticipated)
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) #% Sep 30, 2026 (anticipated)
Cottrell Scholars #% July 2027
Fellows of the Woodrow Wilson Center #% September 30, 2026
Fulbright U.S. Scholars (Core Program) #% September 2026 (anticipated)
Getty Scholars in Residence #% October 2026 (anticipated)
Guggenheim Fellows #% September 2026 (anticipated)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators #% None currently available
Lasker Basic Medical Research Award #% February 2027
MacArthur Foundation Fellows #% By Invitation Only
National Academy of Education Membership None (elected by current members)
National Academy of Engineering Membership #% None (elected by current members)
National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellows July 31, 2026
National Academy of Medicine Membership #% None (elected by current members)
National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Membership #% None (elected by current members)
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellows #% April 2027
National Humanities Center Fellows #% October 2 2026
National Medal of Science Winner #% May 2027 (anticipated)
National Medal of Technology & Innovation (NMTI) Winner #% May 2027 (anticipated)
National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award #% July 2027
Newberry Library Long-term Fellows #% November 21, 2026 (anticipated)
Pew Biomedical Scholars *#% September 2026 (anticipated)
Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists & Engineers (PECASE) Winner #% None (by nomination of sponsoring agency only)
Pulitzer Prize Winner #

(Books Published January 1 – July 31)
August 8, 2026 

(Books Published January 1 – December 31)
October 15, 2026 

(Music & Drama)
January 3, 2027 

(Journalism)
January 2027 (anticipated)

Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows #% November 2026 (anticipated)
Searle Scholars *#% September 30, 2026 (anticipated)
Sloan Research Fellows #% September 15, 2026 (anticipated)

* – Limited Submission: interested applicants should follow the typical UT San Antonio Limited Submissions process to be considered for these opportunities.
# – National Research Support Fund (NRSF) eligible program
% – Center for Measuring University Performance (CMUP) eligible program