Honorifics

What are Honorific Awards?

Honorific awards are fellowships, memberships, accolades, and/or prizes that are bestowed by associations external to the University to recognize excellence in teaching, research, and service.Ìý

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) has dedicated staff to support to our faculty through the Honorifics process.

Please view our Honorifics Logic Model and Honorifics Strategic Framework to gain additional insight into how our goals and efforts work to support the University and its faculty.

Honorific logic model
Honorific strategic framework

Faculty Benefits

Here are a few of the many benefits of honorific awards:

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    Elevated Professional Profile

    Honorific awards celebrate your achievements and raise your visibility within and beyond your discipline.

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    Connections That Strengthen Your Work

    Award recognition often opens doors to new networks, sparking collaborations across institutions and fields.

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    Pathways to New Experiences

    Many honors come with opportunities for travel, visiting appointments, or prestigious fellowships that enrich your scholarship.

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    Support to Sustain and Grow Your Research

    Some awards offer funding or access to institutional resources, helping you build momentum for future projects.

Administrative Office Building

How Can We Help?

Some ways we can assist include:Ìý

  • Honorific award identification Ìý
  • Future honorific goal mapping
  • Liaison with awarding groups
  • Writing support
  • Submission managementÌý

We are here to support you on your journey.ÌýContact us to address any questions you may have.Ìý

ORSP - External Honorifics Staff

Susan Petersen

Susan.Petersen@du.edu

(303) 871-7829

Communications Coordinator, External Honorifics

Audry LaCrone

Audry.LaCrone@du.edu

(303) 871-4045

Communications & Training Director

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