Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards Research Awards Faculty Mentoring Awards UC Irvine School of Medicine Research and Faculty Mentoring Awards The School of Medicine Research and Faculty Mentoring Awards celebrate excellence in research and mentorship. Home About About > Research & Faculty Mentoring Awards Honoring Excellence in Research & Faculty Mentoring The UC Irvine School of Medicine Dean's Office proudly celebrates individuals who push the boundaries of knowledge and support others on their journeys. From groundbreaking research to transformative mentoring, our annual awards shine a light on those who inspire and elevate our community. We honor the brilliance and dedication that drive our school's success through two prestigious annual award programs. Celebrating Our Latest Awardees Learn more about the faculty honored at the recent Sixth Annual Research and Faculty Mentoring Awards for their exceptional research and faculty mentoring contributions. Read the full story here Research Awards Acknowledging groundbreaking achievements in both basic science and clinical research across all career stages. We honor the tireless efforts to push the boundaries of knowledge and shape the future of medicine. Learn More Faculty Mentoring Awards Recognizing exceptional dedication and innovation in guiding fellow faculty members, fostering their growth and success. We honor those who make a lasting impact on their peers. Learn more Past Ceremonies June 2026 Ceremony The sixth annual award ceremony was held on June 4, 2026, to celebrate our School of Medicine's outstanding researchers and faculty mentors. WATCH THE CEREMONY VIEW PHOTO GALLERY READ THE CEREMONY RECAP June 2025 Ceremony The fifth annual award ceremony, which celebrated our School of Medicine research community's excellence in research and faculty mentoring, was held on June 5, 2025. WATCH THE CEREMONY VIEW PHOTO GALLERY Read the Ceremony Recap June 2024 Ceremony The fourth annual award ceremony, held on June 13, 2024, recognized UC Irvine School of Medicine faculty, staff and trainees for their excellence in research and faculty mentoring. Watch the ceremony view photo gallery June 2023 Ceremony The third annual celebration and award ceremony, held in early June 2023, recognized UC Irvine School of Medicine faculty, staff and trainees for their excellence in research and faculty mentoring. Watch the ceremony view photo gallery January 2022 Ceremony The inaugural celebration, held virtually in January 2022, recognized UC Irvine School of Medicine faculty, staff and trainees for their excellence in research and faculty mentoring. Watch the ceremony