The Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards provide seed money for research by junior faculty at Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) which WSU is a member of. These awards are intended to enrich the research and professional growth of young faculty and result in new funding opportunities. 

Full-time assistant professors within two years of their initial tenure track appointment (2/1/2006 through 2/1/2008) are eligible to apply.  Two junior faculty members can be submitted for consideration.

To be considered, please send a two page proposal from the nominee, abbreviated resume, and application form in HTML format.  All materials should be sent to Dr. Gloria Heppner via email at research@wayne.edu by January 4, 2008.  Late nominations will not be accepted.  The subject line must read POWE JUNIOR FACULTY NOMINATION.

For further information about the program, please visit https://www.orau.org/consortium/programs/powe/powe-awards.htm

Questions related to the program, please contact Julie O’Connor at ag2712@wayne.edu.