Nominate an Unsung Hero

Behind every successful award are teams of KU research development and administration staff who help faculty members identify opportunities, prepare and submit complicated proposals under strict deadlines, and then help manage finances and compliance for funded projects. They are the unsung heroes of KU research, greasing the wheels of innovation and discovery.

Please fill out the form below to nominate a staff member who plays such a role in any unit on campus to be featured in the KU Discoveries newsletter.

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Why are you nominating this staff member? Please provide details about the nominee's job duties, personal/professional strengths, and example(s) of exemplary service, activities, and/or performance that goes above and beyond the expectations of their position.*

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