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Indigenous Scholar Award

The University of Victoria's Indigenous Scholar Award recognizes an Indigenous scholar that advances knowledge in the field of their study. Nominations that promote Indigenous-specific research and/or decolonization within their research field are encouraged but not required. UVic aims to redress barriers to higher education, while respecting Indigenous ways of knowing and being in education, research and governance. This award aims to embrace, celebrate and encourage Indigenous knowledge in research.

Eligibility

The award is open to Indigenous faculty members, librarians and emeritus faculty.

Nomination components

Nominations are to be made via the online form. The following supporting documents are to be uploaded through the form.

Nomination letter

A signed 1-page statement from a tenured UVic faculty member or librarian expressing the following components:

Descriptions of one or more specific activities that exemplify excellence relevant to this award;
Descriptions of awards and honours received - these might include (but are not limited to): exhibitions, research, creative or research-creation grants, invited presentations, election to boards, prizes;
A description of how the nominee’s work advances scholarship, art and/or societal impact.

Referee letter(s)

Minimum one, maximum two signed 1-page letter(s) from a UVic-associated campus community member (faculty, librarian, staff or student). Referees can have collaborated with the nominee, but they must disclose the nature of their relationship with the nominee and comment on any possible conflict of interest. Letters must express the following components:

Description of how the nominee meets the requirements for the award
A short biography of the referee
Explanation of relationship with the nominee

Reflective statement

A 1-page self-reflective statement from the nominee highlighting achievements relevant to this award (max. one page, 12-point font, 2.5 cm margins).

CV

A CV of any length

Recognition

This award is in the amount of a $1,000 research grant. Recipients will receive their awards at the annual REACH Awards ceremony in Spring, 2024. The awards will be publicized by UVic Communications + Marketing.

Questions?

Contact the Awards Facilitator.