Vice President of Research, Economic Development and Graduate Educations Award for Meritorious Technology/Science
Description
The Montana State University Award for Meritorious Technology/Science will be given
to an MSU faculty member who has made one or more significant technological/scientific
contributions. It is essential that the technology has the potential for transfer
to the private sector, or has already been successfully transferred to the private
sector, therefore, it is expected that an invention disclosure has been filed regarding
the technology or that a patent for the technology has been filed/granted. Individuals
who have been granted plant variety protection may also be considered for this
award.
Eligibility
All faculty.
Sponsor
The Office of Research, Economic Development and Graduate Education
Award Amount
$2,500
Selection Criteria
Any Montana State University-Bozeman faculty member who has made one or more significant technological/scientific contributions. It is essential that the technology has the potential for transfer to the private sector, or has already been successfully transferred to the private sector, therefore, it is expected that an invention disclosure has been filed regarding the technology or that a patent for the technology has been filed/granted. Individuals who have been granted plant variety protection may also be considered for this award.
Nomination Materials Required
The nomination letter must clearly justify the reasons the nominee should be recognized. The nominator must also articulate the importance of the technological/scientific advance(s) contributed by the nominee. In addition to the nomination letter, the nominator must submit a maximum of two letters of support with his/her letter of nomination. Support letters must describe the nature of the technological/scientific accomplishment(s). The letter must include an assessment of the originality of the contribution and an evaluation of the realized or potential impact of the technology. It is strongly recommended that at least one of these letters of support be an external assessment of the technological/scientific advances(s) under consideration. Nomination materials must include a current vita of the nominee.
Contact
Mai Allen, Office of Research, Economic Development and Graduate Education Office, 994-2891, [email protected]