The Research Awards Program, sponsored by the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGARF), recognizes excellence in UGA research and scholarly creativity. Awards are given annually to honor outstanding faculty and graduate students.

UGARF is a nonprofit corporation created to serve the University of Georgia and enhance its excellence as a research institution. UGARF holds the University's intellectual property, including patents, and serves as the official grantee of all contracts, grants, and gifts for the conduct of sponsored research at UGA.


Creative Research Awards

The Albert Christ-Janer Award is given to recognize an outstanding body of nationally and internationally recognized scholarly or creative activities in the creative arts and humanities. Established 1980.

The Lamar Dodd Award is given to recognize an outstanding body of nationally and internationally recognized scholarly or creative activities in the sciences. Established 1981.

The William A. Owens Award is given to recognize an outstanding body of nationally and internationally recognized scholarly or creative activities in the social and behavioral sciences. Established 1985.

For information about Albert Christ-Janer, Lamar Dodd, and William A. Owens, click here.

Creative Research Medals

Research Medals acknowledge exceptional accomplishments in creativity and research. Nominations are based on a research project or creative activity with a single consistent premise. Criteria include the principal direction and focus of the project occurring within the past five years and identification with The University of Georgia.

Inventor's Award

Each year the Board of Directors of the Research Foundation choose a member of the University of Georgia faculty as the inventor of the year. The selection is based on the invention's originality, innovation, and impact outside the university setting. Only one inventor is chosen each year and honored for his or her success.

Distinguished Research Professors

These awards are given to honor academicians whose work is recognized as being of the highest levels of creativity by national and international leaders in the discipline.

 
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