TO: Deans, Directors, and Departmental Executive Officers
FROM: Kevin C. Kregel, executive vice president and provost
RE: University of Iowa Distinguished Chairs
DATE: February 16, 2022
I am pleased to announce we are accepting applications for the University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. The University of Iowa Distinguished Chair recognizes and rewards exceptional University of Iowa scholars of national and international distinction who are contributing to the institution, the state of Iowa, and beyond through their outstanding achievements in scholarship, teaching, and service. This is a five-year term appointment.
The Office of the Provost will provide one-time funding of $250,000 disbursed over the five years of the appointment. The funds will be allocated annually in $50,000 increments to support their activities. All full-time tenured full professors are eligible. It is anticipated that two chairs will be awarded each year.
The University of Iowa Distinguished Chair recipients will be announced by the end of Spring Semester with the appointment taking effect at the beginning of the academic year. The title of University of Iowa Distinguished Chair will be held by the awardee for as long as they remain a faculty member in good standing at the University of Iowa.
Completed applications are due April 15, 2022. For a complete description of the program, application process, and eligibility requirements, please visit:
