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HBKU takes immense pride in recognizing and honoring the outstanding contributions of our faculty and researchers who embody the spirit of excellence, innovation, and dedication in their academic pursuits.
At HBKU we believe that our faculty members are the driving force behind our success as a leading institution of higher education. They demonstrate unwavering commitment to their fields of study, foster an environment of intellectual curiosity, and inspire students to reach their full potential.
The Faculty Excellence Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of our faculty across a wide range of disciplines. These awards acknowledge the remarkable efforts made by our professors and researchers in advancing knowledge, conducting groundbreaking research, delivering exceptional teaching experiences and contributing in countless ways to the university and our community.
Join us in celebrating the brilliance, passion, and dedication of our faculty and researchers as we continue to strive for excellence at HBKU.
Excellence Awards Winners
Award Eligibility and Criteria
Research Excellence Award
The award winner shall be chosen based on outstanding research or work (e.g., artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, technical, or scientific) that received recognition from the academic community beyond HBKU. The award is not to be given for a particular piece of research or work, but rather for outstanding achievement, primarily during the candidate’s tenure at HBKU
Teaching Excellence Award
Outstanding teaching is not easily assessed. Whether instruction takes place in lecture courses, seminars, or laboratories at introductory or advanced levels, exceptional pedagogy is marked by the active, critical role of the instructor who mentors students, fosters critical thinking, and inspires them to engage in the quest for knowledge. The award is given based on demonstrated outstanding teaching and student mentoring activities at HBKU.
Service Excellence Award
This award recognizes exceptional service at a level significantly above and beyond the baseline expectation and has an impact that would not exist otherwise. The award is given based on exceptional service in one or more of the following categories:
- Innovative academic programs or related to another facet of university life, such as programs that serve students or faculty in an important and unique way
- Service that contributes to the growth and stature of the University
- Service that expands the impact or reputation of the University in larger communities
All current full-time academic or research faculty members from HBKU colleges (Assistant Professor or above) and research institutes (Scientists or above) are eligible
- Nominees must have at least three academic years of service at HBKU
- No individual may apply for different awards in the same year
- No individual may receive the same award more than once
A call for submissions will be made every fall semester.
- A nominee’s written reflections on his or her achievements (1000 to 2500 words). Suggested topics include a description of their achievement, the particular problems or issues that they have addressed, the success they have had, the impact of their success, the future direction of their work, and any major external recognitions.
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Support letter from the nominee’s dean or executive director.
- Letters of recommendation as stipulated for each award.
- Sample of representative works, syllabi, or other materials relevant to the specific award.
- Other supporting material that the nominee wishes to submit.
- All application materials must be submitted electronically to provost@hbku.edu.qa. Please attach PDF file(s) of all application materials and place the name of the Excellence Award that you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Application materials not submitted electronically will not be considered.
- Announcement: Late September
- Appointment of Excellence Awards Committee: Late October
- Electronic Submissions Deadline: Sunday, February 19, 2023
- Awards Announced: Late June