John K. Hudzik Emerging Leader in Advancing International Studies and Programs Award

The John K. Hudzik Emerging Leader in Advancing International Studies and Programs Award recognizes an early-career faculty member who is making a significant impact on the advancement of international scholarship, teaching, and/or public service and outreach at Michigan State University. Recipients receive a cash award, but financial need is not a criterion for nomination.

Eligibility Requirements

Nominees must:

• be in a tenure-stream or fixed-term faculty position at MSU;
• have been in a tenure-stream or fixed-term faculty position for no more than ten years.

Submit a Nomination

Nominations for the 2025 International Awards program are now closed. Awards will be announced in spring 2025 and recipients honored at the International Awards Ceremony on April 17, 2025.

This award was established in 2006 to honor John K. Hudzik, former dean of International Studies and Programs, acting provost of Michigan State University, and vice president for Global Engagement and Strategic Projects.