Roots of Research Faculty Honor Program

Nominations now open for 2026 awards

Anyone at K-State can nominate a current faculty member for a Roots of Research award by completing the Qualtrics form.

Awardees will be honored at a spring semester ceremony, receive a plaque and have a tree planted on the Manhattan campus in their name. The names of selected faculty members will be announced in December, and trees will be planted during One K-State Research Week, April 26-30, 2027.

Nominations are due Nov. 1, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.

Nominations are reviewed and ranked by an internal committee.

About the program

The Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Division of Facilities jointly lead the Roots of Research Faculty Honor Program. This initiative is designed to celebrate the exceptional research and scholarly contributions of our faculty, recognizing those who have demonstrated a sustained and impactful commitment to advancing knowledge at K-State.

In honor of their dedication and achievements, a tree will be planted on campus in each honoree's name, symbolizing the deep roots they have cultivated through their work and the legacy they leave for future generations. These trees will serve as living tributes, growing and flourishing alongside the knowledge our faculty continues to cultivate.

Honorary tree locations can be found on the facilities memorial trees website.