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This
is the first resolution in response to the need to establish
separate awards for outstanding academic achievements and early
career development among young faculties.
(Note:
AF is a shorthand name for USTC Alumni Foundation (USTCAF); GB
stands for the governing board of USTCAF. The usage of AF or GB is
exclusive in this article; no other interpretation is acceptable.)
(1)
THE GOAL
To
award outstanding young faculty members for their prominent
academic achievements at USTC and to promote academic excellence
among USTC young faculties.
(2)
THE PROCESS
The
Young Faculty Achievement Award (YFAA) is awarded annually to one
qualified member of the USTC faculty, with a total cash amount of
$5,000, depending on the credentials of candidates and the
availability of funds. In special circumstances when there is more
than one truly exceptional candidate in a given year, two awards
may be issued under GBâs discretion. Vice versa, if no qualified
candidate is available, GB may elect not to issue YFAA for the
given year. Applications of no less than two candidates shall be
submitted by USTC to USTCAF at least one month before the start of
a new academic year. The GB first makes a preliminary selection of
recipients and notifies USTC, then modifies this preliminary
selection if necessary based on the feedback from USTC and makes
the final decision on recipients. The GB announces the recipients
at the beginning of a new academic year. The award is given out in
one installment.
(3)
QUALIFICATIONS
To
qualify for the YFAA, a candidate MUST fulfill all of the
following list of requirements:
(a)
Be an active member of the USTC faculty at the HEFEI campus,
(b)
Be nominated by USTC based on outstanding academic achievements,
(c)
Be a Ph.D. holder from an accredited Chinese or international
institution,
(d)
Be of 40 years old or younger,
(e)
Has not previously received YFAA,
(f)
Has submitted all the application materials (see below), and
(g)
Maintains on the USTC faculty during the academic year when
receiving the award.
The
application for YFAA must include:
(a)
One page essay stating the applicantâs academic achievements at
USTC, and how your work and service contributed/will contribute to
USTC significantly in the past and in the future,
(b)
a curriculum vita,
(c)
a list of four references, at least two are outside USTC, and
(d)
other supplemental materials the applicant deems helpful in
his/her application.
(4)
RESPONSIBILITIES OF USTC
It
is the responsibility of USTC to make public the selection
criteria of this award to all eligible candidates. It is the
responsibility of USTC to submit the list of candidates and their
applications to GB in time for it to make the necessary decisions.
It is the responsibility of USTC to verify the information
provided in the applications including the letters of
recommendations. It is the responsibility of USTC to distribute
the award money and certificates to awardees when an official
AF representative is not able to be on site. All eligible
candidates should contact USTC for issues regarding nomination. AF
welcomes comments and feedback from candidates and faculty
members/students. AF is not liable for any dispute due to failure
of USTC to comply with its above-mentioned responsibilities.
GB
realizes that the standards and information used in the selection
process as provided may not be the best or complete but will
assume no liability for such and will reserve the right to reject
any candidate based on its best judgments.
(5)
STATUS OF AWARDEES
This
award is intended to award outstanding young faculty members for
their prominent academic achievements at USTC and promote the
excellence of USTC. If the recipient terminates his/her
association with USTC for any reason during the academic year of
the award, USTCAF reserves the right to withdraw the award from
such a recipient. The recipient of AF's awards should bear high
moral and merit standards. If a recipient is found to have serious
misconduct, such as forging merit documents or participating in
criminal activities, AF reserves the right to revoke the
certificate of the recipient, to publicize and notify concerned
parties, or to seek further legal actions if applicable. The
revoked recipient will be permanently prohibited from receiving
any future AF awards. The decision to revoke an award has to be
approved by 2/3 majorities of GB members. Under such
circumstances, there may not be awardees for a given year.
(6)
BILL OF CONFLICTS
AF
is the only legitimate organization in providing such an award. AF
is entitled to make final decisions on the awards and revoke an
award if the actions of a recipient violate the spirit of this
award.
Were
there any conflict of interests, AF will reserve the final rights
to interpret this article. The decisions by GB on matters related
to this award are final. AF bears no legal obligations to
recipients of this award, USTC or concerning parties.
(7)
EXEMPTIONS
Any
exemption from the guidelines listed in this article or
modifications concerning this award will need to be approved by at
least 2/3 GB members.
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