Celebrate Purdue’s leading researchers at the Seed for Success Acorn Awards ceremony Nov. 13

On Wednesday (Nov. 13), Purdue’s Office of Research will honor the accomplishments and innovative ideas of 275 researchers. The annual Seed for Success Acorn Awards recognize Purdue principal investigators (PIs) and co-PIs who secured research awards of $1 million or more for a single proposal in fiscal year 2024.

Last year, Purdue received more than $647 million in research funding, a 6% increase over fiscal year 2023 and a 102% increase from fiscal year 2013. The university has an overall sponsored program portfolio of $3.1 billion and manages thousands of research projects annually focused on creating innovative solutions that help to provide a safe and secure nation and livelihood for all.

University leaders will confer the prestigious awards in a ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Purdue Memorial Union North and South ballrooms. The event will be followed by a reception, where guests can meet and congratulate this year’s honorees.

View the full list of honorees. Registration is required to attend: Register here.