Lawrence E. Cornett PhD Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research

Award Description:

This annual award is given by the Arkansas Research Alliance. It is intended to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to enhancing the impact of biomedical research across Arkansas. The award is intended to honor the commitment of Dr. Lawrence E. Cornett for expanding opportunities for students, faculty, and institutions in Arkansas to conduct biomedical research within the mission of the National Institutes of Health.

Eligible Individuals:

Research-focused faculty at institutions in Arkansas, who have made outstanding contributions to advance biomedical research at their local institutions or across the state.

Nomination/Selection Process:

A selection committee comprised of members of the Arkansas Research Alliance is responsible for soliciting nominations and selecting the award recipient. This Nomination and Selection Committee will hold the applications received annually for consideration for three years.

Nomination materials should include:

• • A concise letter of nomination on the qualifications of the nominee, how the nominee embodies the spirit of Dr. Cornett, as well as contact information for the nominee;
  • A comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum vitae of the nominee; and
  • At least one other letter of endorsement; a maximum of five letters of endorsement. Note: the recommender’s letter counts as one letter of endorsement

All nomination materials must be submitted in electronic form and directed to the Arkansas Research Alliance.

The nomination period will open on May 15^th and close on July 15^th at 5 p.m. CST, to ensure adequate time for committee deliberation and advance notification of the recipient. The award recipient is recognized at the Arkansas INBRE Fall Conference on November 3^rd and 4^th.

Please use the form below to submit your nomination.