10:33 a.m., May 13, 2008--The Francis Alison Society has announced its 13th annual competition for the Young Scholars Award. The award is given to one tenure-track assistant professor at UD who has shown extraordinary distinction through research and publications, especially where such research benefits teaching and the academic program.

Nominations are made through departmental chairpersons or a dean or director in other units. Applications must include a curriculum vitae plus one book, article, or other work that the nominee believes to be his or her best work, and the endorsement of the chairperson, dean or director.

The Francis Alison Society is composed of 25 professors who have received the highest award given to a faculty member at the University. A committee of the Society, with the advice and participation of all members, will judge the applicants. This award is one of the most distinguished honors in the University.

The Young Scholars Award includes a ceremonial recognition of the scholar at a special University occasion, a generous cash award, and an honorary plaque is presented in the fall of 2008. All nominations, through departmental chairpersons, or deans or directors, should be submitted to the Secretary, Francis Alison Society, Room 306, Robinson Hall before July 1.