Administrative Officers, Deans, Department Chairs, Directors, Senate Faculty, Vice Chancellors and Vice Provosts
Key takeaways:
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The UCLA Faculty Research Lectures honor two distinguished UCLA faculty for achievement in research and/or creative activities
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Nominations for the 141st and 142nd Faculty Research Lectures may be submitted through Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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On April 24, 2026, the 140th Lecturer, Dr. Tommaso Treu, will present “What Is the Universe Made Of?”
Dear Colleagues:
The Office of Research & Creative Activities is pleased to invite nominations for the 2026-27 Faculty Research Lectures (FRL). Selection as a Faculty Research Lecturer is a recognition by peers of exceptional achievement in research and/or creative activities and provides the recipients an opportunity to share their scholarship broadly. Every year, one lecturer is selected by their peers in each of two categories: (1) natural sciences or engineering and (2) the humanities, social sciences, or creative arts. The selected faculty members will deliver public lectures during the following academic year on topics of their choice.
Further information about the program and process can be found on the
FRL website. Nominations must be submitted by
Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The Faculty Research Lectures program reflects UCLA’s dedication to excellence in research and creative activities while also recognizing the importance of widely sharing UCLA faculty-generated knowledge with a broader audience. This year, we celebrate the outstanding achievements and lasting contributions of the following Faculty Research Lecturers:
Dr. Tommaso Treu will present the 140th Faculty Research Lecture on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. PDT at Schoenberg Hall. For more details, visit the
FRL home page.
Your thoughtful consideration of candidates and partnership in the nomination process for the upcoming 141st and 142nd Faculty Research Lectures are greatly appreciated. We look forward to honoring UCLA faculty’s lifetime achievements in research and/or creative activities and recognizing their contributions to advancing knowledge, driving academic innovation and generating groundbreaking contributions.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our office
ORCAFunding@conet.ucla.edu if you have any questions about the award program.
Sincerely,
Roger M. Wakimoto
Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities
UCLA Strategic Communications 10889 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90024-6971
