The intent of this award is to recognize and support the scholarly work of a young faculty member at an early stage in his or her career. This includes scholarship in all areas of importance for the university, including research, teaching, and outreach, with particular emphasis on research accomplishments and promise. All tenured associate and full professors in COSAM who are within five years of their last promotion at Auburn University are eligible for this award. This is a five-year, non-renewable award. The recipient will receive $5000 per year to be used to support their scholarly work.