Are awards and commendations considered in the merit or promotion review?
Yes. They should be fully described by the chair in the department letter and by the candidate in the Candidate’s Statement. A list of grants, honors and awards is also included with the dossier. Letters of thanks/appreciation for service to the university, the government, a research society, etc., while not included in the dossier, can be discussed as indicators of the impact of the candidate’s research or service. Prizes, commendations, and honors for research, should be described under the ‘Creative Contributions to Research’ category.
