Research Administration & Engagement

Research Awards 2026: Call for Nominations

Starting in 2026, RAE will review two faculty awards for the Faculty Awards Celebration to honor the achievements of our faculty from the previous academic year.

• Distinguished Scholarship Award: This award recognizes a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in research and scholarship.
• Distinguished Sponsored Research Award: This award recognizes distinguished accomplishment in sponsored research and the training of students through externally funded research at UWF.

UWF earns high research activity designation from Carnegie Foundation

The University of West Florida was designated a Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. This is the first time the University has received this reputable classification.

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Create Your Research Profile in the Argo Scholar Commons

The UWF Libraries hosts the Argo Scholar Commons (ASC), an online showcase of research, scholarship, and creativity from the UWF community. Works placed in the repository are more easily discovered in internet search engines (i.e. Google), and help increase the visibility and awareness of both content creators and the University. Visit their website today for more information on how to submit your latest publications, presentations and reports.

STATEMENT: Florida law requires that all state university employees "engaged in the design, conduct, or reporting of research" must disclose any and all outside activities and conflicts of interests. Pursuant to 1012.977 (FS), any such state university employee who fails to disclose such activities "shall be suspended without pay pending the outcome of an investigation which shall not exceed 60 days. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the university or entity may terminate the contract of the employee."