Purdue University Distinguished Research Awards
The Purdue University Distinguished Research Awards are the three most prestigious research awards bestowed by the University. They are the: Lu Ann Aday Award, Herbert Newby McCoy Award and Arden L. Bement Jr. Award. Award winners are nominated by colleagues, recommended by a faculty committee and approved by the executive vice president for research and partnerships and the president of the University. The recipients receive a cash prize along with a small grant for their University scholarly activities.