The Golden Goose Award | Nominations Due 12/13/2024
Full program and nomination information found HERE.
The purpose of the Golden Goose Award is to demonstrate the human and/or economic benefits of federally funded scientific research. It is also intended to demonstrate that scientific outcomes build upon each other and that the technological advances that flow from them cannot easily be predicted at the outset of a particular scientific research project.
The award highlights and honors examples of scientific studies or research that may have seemed obscure, sounded “funny,” or for which the results were totally unforeseen at the outset, but which ultimately led, often serendipitously, to major breakthroughs that have had significant societal impact. This is a prestigious award that recognizes significant and unique contributions to the awardee's field of research.
To be considered for the 2025 award cycle, nominations should be submitted by Friday, December 13th, 2024. Please note that self-nominations are NOT allowed. We would strongly urge all interested in being a nominee OR considering a nomination for a colleague to thoroughly review the eligibility and nomination requirements. Nominations are accepted HERE. If you know of a potential nominee for this award but do not have enough information to nominate them, please contact vprgrants@utah.edu. Below are some helpful direct links related to the program: Nomination Criteria/Process & Eligibility Requirements Watch the Golden Goose Award Nominations Webinar Helpful Tips for Submitting a Nomination 2024 Awardee Information