The Distinguished Scholar Award is among the highest annual honors The Ohio State University bestows on a faculty member in recognition of outstanding scholarly activity, research or creative works.
In recognition of the different phases of a faculty member’s academic career, the university offers two separate awards.
- The Distinguished Scholar Award honors six faculty members who demonstrate scholarly activity, research or creative works which represent exceptional achievements in their fields and who have brought distinction to themselves and Ohio State. Meet the 2023 Ohio State Distinguished Scholars.
- The Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award honors three assistant professors and early associate professors who show promise of making significant contributions to Ohio State and their field for years to come. Meet the 2023 Early Career Distinguished Scholars.
Nominations for the 2024 awards are due November 21, 2023. All nominations must be made by departmental committee convened by the department chair (or his/her designee). Individuals wishing to nominate a candidate should contact their department chair.