
Purpose
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To recognize outstanding educational research efforts in Iowa.
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To perpetuate Mr. Urban's conviction that quality research is the driving force behind improved practice/results.
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To honor Mr. Urban for his support for research and education.
The Award
Awardees receive monetary awards of $4,000 and are honored at an award ceremony.
Eligibility Criteria
The award, initiated in 1997, is given annually to a researcher who meets the following criteria:
- Is nominated by an active scholar in Iowa or elsewhere who is familiar with the general area of research or scholarship completed by the nominee.
- Has published the research or scholarship in a refereed publication within the past two calendar years and prior to the nomination deadline.
- Lives or works in Iowa at the time of the nomination deadline.
Nomination Deadline
June 1, 2008
Nomination Materials
Forms & Nomination Information
Award Recipients
Recipients of the Urban Research Award are listed here.