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Excellence in Research
Keim Award
Established by Paul and Jenny Keim in 2020, the Keim Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research is designed to reward excellence in research by outstanding NAU students during their undergraduate studies, to reward student dedication and leadership to the pursuit of future research, and to encourage the participation of students in research endeavors.
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2021 Keim Award Winners
Great undergraduate researchers that were recognized in this year's award.
Jordyn Upton
Co-Winner with $700 Prize
Breezy Brock
Co-Winner with $700 Prize
Kaitlyn Parra
Runner Up with $400 Prize
Research Excellence
Thanks to your generous donations for making this award possible.
Undergraduate Stories
The Keim Award represents the history of research done by Dr. Paul Keim and the winning participants.Winning Research
The Keim Award encourages research undergraduates to pursue their various scientific fields.2020 Keim Award Winners
Thanks to the great researchers that participated in this year's award.
Kyle S. Ghaby
2020 Award Winner
Zane Fink
2020 Runner Up
Camilla Checinski
Honorable Mention
Karisma Kocos
Honorable Mention
Philip Kalaniopio
Honorable Mention
Sarah Annibal
Honorable Mention
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How to Apply
The award will be made annually in the Spring Semester with a committee assembled by the Office of the Vice President of Research and PMI. All NAU undergraduate students involved in hypothesis-driven scientific research with promise for future research careers are eligible.
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Two confidential letters supporting the application should be sent by mentors directly to PMI@nau.edu by March 1st. These letters should describe their professional collaboration, the student’s research experience, contributions, outcomes, and potential.
Applicants submit a letter outlining undergraduate research experience, contributions, and their hopes for a scientific research career. 2-page (or less) letter format in 12 point font, signed and include contact information as well as names of your two letter-writing mentors.
Include supporting documentation such as scientific papers they have authored or co-authored, grant proposals they have written, abstracts of their research presentations, posters, awards, transcripts, CV’s.
Submit a single pdf to the PMI administrative staff (PMI@nau.edu) and addressed to the Keim Award Committee.