Agricultural Research Innovation Award of Excellence
Sponsored by agInnovation
https://escop.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2026-Innovation-Award-Guidelines.pdf
2026-Innovation-Award-Guidelines
Purpose and Overview
The Agricultural Research Innovation Award of Excellence is given to researchers who strive in their research career to achieve benchmarks reflective of excellence. These benchmarks include, but are not limited to, demonstration of high impact of research within their discipline; a sustained record of scholarly productivity, including funding, publications, and patents; commitment to accessibility; professional recognition of research excellence through local, regional, national, and/or international awards and honors; demonstrated ability to inspire and lead effective collaborations; and foster development of other scientists, including postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
New in 2026, there will be three categories for winners:
- Early career researcher award:
• Nominee must be at the assistant level professorial rank equivalent (tenure or non-tenure track). - Mid-career researcher award:
• Nominee must be at the associate level professor rank equivalent (tenure or non-tenure track) with no more than 10 total years of experience at this rank. - Life-time career researcher award:
• Nominee must be at the professor rank equivalent (tenure or non-tenure track) with experience beyond the associate level.