Make a Research Award Nomination

Use this form to make a nomination for the College of Liberal Arts Melinda and Ben Yarbrough, M.D. Senior Professor Research Award in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Additional Requirements for Nomination

Candidates must be nominated by the Department Chair and/or tenured faculty members who hold the rank of Professor in cooperation with the Chair.


The following documentation is required to complete the nomination:


  • A letter (no more than three pages in length) explaining the candidate’s unique contributions to research, scholarship, and/or creative achievement
  • Nominee’s CV
  • Two external letters from leading scholars holding the rank of Professor whose expertise is in the candidate’s field. Letters should be addressed to and sent to the candidate’s chair.


Use the File Upload portal at the bottom of the form to send the nomination letter and CV or email those to toredmon@olemiss.edu.

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