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This page details teaching awards administered by the university, the UT system, or an external entity. Many of these awards require that nominations are first submitted to the college for review. College level requirements are detailed for each award. For in-depth details and required materials for each award, please visit the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost webpage.
Information is effective for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Please note that COLA deadlines for university-wide teaching awards differ from those posted on the Provost/UT System sides. All nominations that require COLA review must be submitted to COLA by the COLA Deadlines.
III. University-Wide Teaching Awards
COLA Deadline: TBD Spring 2027 Eligibility: Open to all tracks of faculty. Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Nomination packets are limited to 10 pages total (not including the cover page). The two letters of support are limited to 3 pages combined. If the submitted nomination exceeds this limit, you will be expected to revise the packet.
COLA Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Nomination Materials differ from other awards' materials. See the award page for full details. The letter of support is limited to 2 pages. If the submitted nomination exceeds this limit, you will be expected to revise the packet.
Important Notes: This award is student-nominated and does not require review by the COLA dean’s office. Details can be found on the fellowship webpage.
COLA Deadline: Spring 2027 Important Notes: Details to come
Important Notes: This award is student-nominated and does not require review by the COLA dean’s office. Details can be found on the award webpage.
COLA Deadline: not open for AY 26-27 (this award only opens every three years). Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Nomination packets are limited to 10 pages total (not including the cover page). The two letters of support are limited to 3 pages combined. If the submitted nomination exceeds this limit, you will be expected to revise the packet.
COLA Deadline: Spring 2027 Important Notes: Details to come
COLA Deadline: Spring 2027 Important Notes: Details to come
COLA Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Piper nomination materials differ from other awards Nominees must submit the Piper Professor Award Nomination Form (nominee completes Part A and Part B; Dean's Office will add additional info to Part 3A after the rest of the packet is submitted) In addition to the two-part form, up to five letters of recommendation may also be submitted as part of the nomination. Letters may be from members of the administration, colleagues, and/ or from current and former students.
Important Notes: This award is self-nominated and does not require review by the dean’s office. Details can be found on the award webpage.
COLA Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Nomination packets are limited to 10 pages total (not including the cover page). The two letters of support are limited to 3 pages combined. If the submitted nomination exceeds this limit, you will be expected to revise the packet.
COLA Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Nomination packets are limited to 10 pages total (not including the cover page). The two letters of support are limited to 3 pages combined. If the submitted nomination exceeds this limit, you will be expected to revise the packet. Candidates must specifically state which signature course they are being nominated for, and provide a link to the webpage that lists this course as a signature course or core curriculum course. This will be done in the Evidence of Minimal Eligibility Requirements Met.
COLA Deadline: TBD Spring 2027 Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Nomination packets are limited to 25 total, however this number is inclusive of the President’s letter as well, so submitted packets should not exceed 23 pages.
COLA Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Required materials have been updated: Faculty Affairs no longer requires required materials to be split into two parts. Nominees should submit all materials listed on the award webpage.
COLA Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026 Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf”
COLA Deadline: TBD Spring 2027 Eligibility: Open to faculty of all ranks and tracks. Important Notes: Nominations should be submitted as a single PDF with the following naming convention: “LName, FName_COLA_2026-27.pdf” Nomination packets are limited to 10 pages total (not including the cover page). The two letters of support are limited to 3 pages combined. If the submitted nomination exceeds this limit, you will be expected to revise the packet. Update: Scope has been expanded to include support of graduate students as well as undergraduate students.
V. References
A. The College of Liberal Arts recommends reviewing this Teaching Awards Best Practices document for tips on selecting candidates and compiling nomination files.
B. Previous winners can be found on each award’s EVPP webpage. The COLA Dean’s Office recommends reaching out to previous winners for advice on assembling your nomination packets.