Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award

UT Austin Deadline

Nominations are due Monday, October 6, 2025.

Number of Nominations

Colleges and schools may each submit up to two candidates. UT Austin is allowed to submit one nomination to the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation.

Nominee Qualifications

The Piper Professor Award recognizes professors for outstanding academic, scientific, and scholarly achievement and for dedication to the teaching profession. These awards are intended to provide increased recognition of teaching excellence, although the Foundation’s Selection Committee also considers research, publication, and related activity.

Eligible nominees must be in good standing with the university.

Nomination Materials Required

• The Piper Professor Award Nomination Form (College fills out part A, nominee fills out part B)
• Find the link to the form here
• In addition to the two-part form, up to five letters of recommendation may also be submitted as part of the nomination. These letters may be from members of your administration, colleagues, and/or from current and former students.
• Supplemental materials per the discretion of the nominee and nominating department, though the Piper Foundation advises these materials should be limited.

Award Amount

The Piper Professor typically receives a cash honorarium of $5,000.