IEEE Computer Society TCuArch Mid-Career Faculty Mentoring Award

IEEE Computer Society TCuArch Mid-Career Faculty Mentoring Award

Description: The IEEE Computer Society TCuArch Mid-Career Faculty Mentoring Award recognizes a mid-career faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to mentoring and role modeling within the TCuArch community. The award honors individuals who guide students and junior colleagues in their technical and career development and whose mentoring impact extends beyond their own research group to benefit the broader computer architecture community. By fostering professional growth, promoting collaboration, and serving as examples of leadership and integrity, the awardee strengthens the pipeline of future leaders and advances excellence and inclusivity in the field.

Administration: The award is administered by IEEE Computer Society TCuArch.

Eligibility: The nominee must be a mid-career faculty member with a minimum of 6 years and a maximum of 15 years in a faculty position at the time of nomination and an active member of IEEE TCuArch at the time of submission. The nominee should be an active and respected member of the computer architecture research community, with evidence of leadership and service. Mentoring contributions must extend beyond the nominee’s immediate research group and demonstrate engagement with the broader TCuArch community.

A complete nomination package must include the following:
1. The nomination letter, up to 2 pages shall describe the nominee’s mentoring philosophy, sustained contributions, and evidence of impact on mentees’ technical and career growth. The letter should highlight how the nominee’s mentoring and role modeling extend beyond their immediate research group, influencing the broader academic and professional community.
2. Up to three but no less than 2 supporting letters from current or former mentees or colleagues, ideally including individuals outside the nominee’s own group, that highlight specific examples of the nominee’s mentorship and role modeling.
3. Evidence of Impact (optional appendix, up to 2 pages) such as mentee achievements, testimonials, community initiatives, or examples of mentorship contributions beyond the nominee’s lab.
4. The nominee’s CV (up to 4 pages) that highlights academic achievements, mentoring activities, and community engagement.

In case of multiple nominations of the same individual, only one nomination package will be considered, and the nominators may be asked to coordinate a single complete package. Withdrawal of a nomination may be requested by the corresponding nominator or by the nominee before the nomination deadline of July 8, 2026.

Nominations should comply with IEEE Policies and restrictions on awards. Incidents of misconduct including, but not limited to, violations of IEEE’s publication policies, will be strongly considered by the awards committee and may be grounds for denial of an award or leadership position.

Award submissions and related information can be found at https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/1476/home