Nominations for each award are now open. Please see below for more detailed information.
Faculty Research Award ($5000)
The Faculty Research Award recognizes outstanding research by Ross faculty in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Nomination letters by faculty should be submitted to Katelynn Lockhart via email (kslockha@umich.edu) by March 7, 2025. Self-nominations are allowed. A specific research paper (accepted for publication on or after Jan. 1, 2024) must accompany the nomination letter.
PhD Student Research Award ($3000)
The PhD Student Research Award recognizes outstanding research by a Ross doctoral student in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Nomination letters by advisors should be submitted to Katelynn Lockhart via email (kslockha@umich.edu) by March 7, 2025. A specific research paper (completed working paper or accepted for publication on or after Jan. 1, 2024) must accompany the nomination letter.
BBA Senior Thesis Award ($1000)
The BBA Senior Thesis Award recognizes outstanding research as part of the completion of the BBA senior thesis.
Nominations by advisors must include an extended abstract of the BBA thesis. Nominations should be submitted to Katelynn Lockhart via email (kslockha@umich.edu) by March 23, 2025.
J. Frank Yates Diversity and Inclusion Teaching Excellence Award ($5000)
The J. Frank Yates Diversity and Inclusion Teaching Excellence Award recognizes a member of the Ross teaching faculty who demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion and makes a significant positive impact on learning by students. Faculty who, through their teaching and mentoring activities, make important contributions to the climate of inclusion at Ross, foster awareness about diversity issues, incorporate inclusive practices in their own teaching, and promote the use of such practices throughout the school. Nominations are accepted from all current members of the Ross community, including students, staff, and faculty. Self-nominations are also accepted. Please complete the nomination form by March 7, 2025.
Ross Staff DEI Impact Award ($3000)
The Ross Staff DEI Impact Award recognizes a Ross staff member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in a given community. Nominations are accepted from all current members of the Ross community, including students, staff, and faculty. Self-nominations are also accepted. Please complete the nomination form by March 7, 2025.
Note: The stipend for the faculty award will be split if Ross faculty or Ross students co-authored the paper. For the PhD and BBA awards, only students are eligible to receive the stipend (i.e., faculty co-authors, if any, will not share in the stipend). A PhD student who has received the PhD Student Research Award in previous years is ineligible for this award. The Staff DEI Impact Award will be split if there is more than one winner. All faculty and staff involved in the selection process are ineligible for the awards.
If you have questions, contact Thomn Bell at thomn@umich.edu