Rising Star Award
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The Rising Star Award recognizes Academic Professionals (APs) early in their career who demonstrate dedication and quality of performance that indicates they will continue to develop into an exemplary employee.
Click here to access the Rising Star procedures and eligibility criteria.
This year, up to 3 academic professionals will receive the Rising Star Award which provides a $1,500 one-time cash award. Nominations for this award are welcomed from UIC faculty, students, academic professionals, and support staff.
The 2025 Rising Star Award nomination period will be announced and the application opened in 2025. The 2024 competition is closed. In the meantime, for any questions regarding the Rising Star Award, please contact Selection Committee Co-Chair Shubha Priyamvada (shubha@uic.edu).
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For any questions regarding the Rising Star Award, please contact 2024 Rising Star Selection Committee Co-Chairs: Colleen Piersen, cpiersen@uic.edu or Shubha Priyamvada, shubha@uic.edu