Nominations for faculty recognition by the Research Foundation open every fall for awards that take place in the following spring semester during Research. Nomation criteria and submission processes vary for each award type. Visit each respective page below to learn more.

Research Foundation Faculty Awards

The San José State University Research Foundation invites you to submit faculty nominations for the new Industry-Sponsored Research Award. Nominations are due on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 by 11:59 p.m., PT.

The San José State University Research Foundation invites you to submit faculty nominations for the Industry-Sponsored Research Award. Nominations are due by on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 by 11:59 p.m., PT.

Save the date for 2026 Research Week. Encompassing student and faculty key academic investigations, celebrated author's works, and groundbreaking research being carried out across SJSU, Research Week connects the dots between our dynamic public impact research and its real world applications. Watch the 2025 recap video.