MORE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS –9-23-04
From Sponsored Programs Office, Research and Graduate Studies, Kent State University, Charlee Heimlich, Director of Sponsored Programs Development
Listing by Charmaine Streharsky, Administrator, Sponsored Programs/RAGS, KSU
Dear Students - From time to time additions are made to this listing of external funding opportunities, some of which may be of particular interest to Kent State University graduate students, postdoctoral students, and their advisors. IMPORTANT to note is that even published deadlines and guidelines from funding agency websites or printed materials (sources for this listing, for example) are subject to change, including critical items regarding eligibility criteria and application instructions. Therefore, please seek current information DIRECTLY from the funding source. KSU faculty members also receive periodic notices of funding opportunities from this office and elsewhere. Be sure to seek advice too from advisors, chairs, department and dean’s offices for postings and/or knowledge if you are looking for funding or other opportunities.
[If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339. Individuals with disabilities may also obtain federal, and often other sources’, documents in an alternative format (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) upon request to the program contact persons].
HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL NOTICES RECEIVED:
MAJOR CHANGES IN GRANTS GUIDELINES AT THE OHIO ARTS COUNCIL
(1) OAC will no longer provide printed Guidelines. Find all guidelines on their website at www.oac.state.oh.us
(2) Read OAC’s new “Cultural Participation Policy” found under their website “Legal Requirements and Ohio Arts Council Rules”
(3) OAC’s former 24 funding programs have been “streamlined” to 7 programs (with 2 of the 7 having subprograms)
(4) Funding programs are separated into ORGANIZATIONS and INDIVIDUALS divisions
(5) Past grantees receiving Operating Support or Project Support will want to examine closely the new OAC “Sustainability Program”
(6) New applicants to OAC and/or those organizations with budgets under $25,000 are directed to the new OAC “Arts Access” section
(7) Individual creative artists seeking Fellowships should now refer to the Excellence Awards category under “Individual Creativity”
(8) Meet OLGA – the new web-based application system (OnLine Grant Applications = OLGA). THIS WILL BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. All applications for funding MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING OLGA. Guidelines call for all proposals to be submitted electronically, but in those instances where supporting materials are required (tapes, programs, CD’s, etc.), these will still be requested by mail, BUT the number of required sets has been reduced to only ONE. Note that electronic submissions require close cooperation between the proposed project director/proposal author and our office here in Sponsored Programs (for budget, review, and authorization by the University for submission of the proposal). We have experience here with other funding agencies electronic systems, and we pledge to patiently learn along with you how to use the new OAC OLGA system! Contact our office early please as well as OAC!
(9) Regional Meetings are being held to review all these changes. All potential applicants for next year are strongly encouraged to attend one of these.
All OAC Program Coordinators have been assigned new responsibilities. Individual Creativity and Arts Learning departments will oversee their topical areas. However all other funding categories’ will have Program Coordinators assigned by REGION within the state (Northeast, Northwest, Southwest and Southeast/Central).
*Note that when a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted until 5 pm on the next business day. NEW DEADLINES DATES FOR ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
12/1/2004 Arts Learning: Artist in Residence/Artist
1/15/2005 Arts Innovation
1/15/2005 Individual Creativity – Artists and Communities
1/15/2005 Individual Creativity – Traditional Arts Apprenticeships
1/15/2005 Ohio Heritage Fellowship Awards (OLGA not used yet)
2/1/2005 Sustainability
2/1/2005 Arts Learning – Artist in Residence/Sponsors
3/1/2005 Arts Learning – Arts Partnership
3/1/2005 (& Arts Access
9/1/2005) Arts Access
6/1/2005 Ohio Artists on Tour Roster
9/1/2005 Individual Creativity – Individual Excellence Awards
No deadline Capacity Building
No deadline International Partnerships
Fellowships in Ancient Greek Studies
DEADLINE OCTOBER 15, 2004
Center for Hellenic Studies, 3100 Whitehaven St NW, Wash, DC 20008
www.chs.harvard.edu/fellowships/index.html
telephone 202-234-3738, FAX 202-797-3745
PhD degree or equivalent and professional competence in ancient Greek studies as documented by published work along with a detailed research proposal of no more than 3 pages are major requirements. Designated for Hellenists in early stages of their professional careers (usually not more than 10 years post-doctorate). Stipend of maximum of $26,000 depending upon individual circumstances, free housing, subsidized health insurance, and support of up to $1000 for professional travel or other research expenses, etc. is offered. See website for details.
Fellowship Program
DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2004
Bibliographical Society of America,
PO Box 1537, Lenox Hill Station, NY, NY 10021 – www.bibsocamer.org email bsa@bibsocamer.org, telephone 212-452-2710
Short-term fellowships support bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Focus is on the book or manuscript (in any field) as historical evidence. Fellows to be paid a stipend of up to $2,000 per month in support of travel, living, and research expenses for one or two months.
Contemplative Practice Fellowships (to $10000 for sum. 2005 or 1 sem.)
Contemplative Program Development Fellowships (up to $20,000 AY)
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10, 2004
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
633 Third Ave., NY, NY 10017-6795 www.acls.org/conprac.htm
email grants@acls.org, tel. 212-697-1505, FAX 212-949-8058
Program sponsored by the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society and funded by the Fetzer Institute. These fellowships seek to restore and renew the critical contribution that contemplative practices can make to the life of teaching and scholarship. Contemplative practices are part of all major religious and spiritual traditions and have long had a place in intellectual and ethical inquiry. Depending upon the tradition from which they come, contemplative practices are defined in a variety of ways. They can be broadly understood as methods to develop concentration, deepen understanding and insight, and cultivate awareness and compassion.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES, RESEARCH & EDUC.
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1, 2004
NEH, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Room 318, Washing, DC 20506
www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/collaborative.html
email collaborative@neh.gov telephone 202-606-8200
Collaborative Research Grants support original research undertaken by a team of two or more scholars; or research coordinated by an individual scholar that, because of its scope or complexity, requires additional staff and resources beyond the individual’s salary. Eligible projects include research that significantly adds to knowledge and understanding in the humanities; conferences on topics of major importance in the humanities that will benefit ongoing research; archaeology projects that interpret and communicate results of archaeological fieldwork; translations into English of works that provide insight into the history, literature, philosophy and artistic achievements of other cultures; and research that uses the knowledge, methods, and perspectives of the humanities to enhance understanding of science, technology, and medicine. AWARDS are made for 1 to 3 years and normally range from $25,000 - $100,000 per year.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
NSF/NEH/SI: DOCUMENTING ENDANGERED LANGUAGES (DEL)
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1, 2004
www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?nsf04605
email jmaling@nsf.gov telephone 703-292-8046, FAX 703-292-9068
This federal agency partnership supports projects to develop and advance knowledge concerning endangered human languages. Made urgent by the imminent death of an estimated half of the 6000-7000 languages currently used, this effort aims also to exploit advances in information technology. Fieldwork and other activities relevant to recording, documenting, and archiving endangered languages, including the preparation of lexicons, grammars, text samples, and databases are to be supported. Funding will be available in one to 3-year project grants as well as fellowships for up to 12 months. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History will participate in the partnership as a research host, a non-funding role. Academic institutions are eligible along with non-academic non-profit organizations. Approx. $2 million will be available for 18-22 awards including 12 fellowships.
SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE
SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2004
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, NY Public Library, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801, www.nypl.org/research/sc/scholars/index.html, telephone 212-491-2200
Schomburg Center residency program assists scholars and professionals whose research on the black experience can benefit from extended access to the Center’s resources. Fellowships allow recipients to spend 6 months or a year in residence at the Center and other research units of the NY Public Library. Eligible scholars include those studying the history, literature, and culture of peoples of African descent from a humanistic perspective and to professionals in fields related to the Schomburg Center’s collections and program activities. Stipends of $25,000 for 6 months or $50,000 for 12 months are available to successful applicant fellows who must devote full time to their research projects.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION – COUNCIL OF AMERICAN OVERSEAS RESEARCH CENTERS – FELLOWSHIPS FOR ADVANCED MULTI-country RESEARCH – DEADLINE DECEMBER 31, 2004
www.caorc.org/fellowships/multi/ email fellowships@caorc.org
telephone 202-633-1599
US doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned PhD’s in fields of humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences and who wish to conduct research in more than one country, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center, are eligible. Hosting countries include Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Senegal/West Africa, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, West Bank/Gaza Strip, and Yemen, with research in Nepal possible via the Center for South Asia Libraries. See CAORC website for a complete list of member centers to which members may affiliate. Approximately 10 awards of up to $9,000 each will be given to scholars who wish to research broad questions of multi-country significance.
WENNER-GREN FOUNDATION FOR ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH
International Collaborative Research Grants – DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, (& June 1, 2005)
Conferences and Workshops – DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2004 (& June 1, 2005)
470 Park Ave South, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016-68`9
www.wennergren.org/progconference.html email inquires@wennergren.org telephone 212-683-5000, FAX 212-683-9151
The International Collaborative Research Grants of up to $30,000 (renewable for a second period) are available to assist anthropological research projects undertaken jointly by two or more investigators from different countries. Projects must involve at least one principal investigator from OUTSIDE the US, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand. Both researchers must be post-PhD or equivalent degree.
Conference Grants for up to $15,000 are offered to organizations of international scholarly organization conferences. Workshop Grants of up to $10,000 are available to organizers of smaller workshops focused on defining or developing topics for further research, with priority given to workshops focusing on what basic research in anthropology can say to important public issues.
WITTNER BYNNER FOUNDATION FOR POETRY GRANTS
DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2004 FOR LETTER OF INTENT
Wittner Bynner Foundation for Poetry, Inc., PO Box 10169, Santa Fe, NM 87504, 505-988-3251, FAX 505-986-8222
www.bynnerfoundation.org/ email info@bynnerfoundation.org
Through a bequest from Witter Bynner in 1972, the Foundation perpetuates the art of poetry and promoting poetry in American culture. It encourages grant proposals that expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Non-profit organizations may apply for grant support from $1,000 to $10,000 direct costs for a maximum of 3 years.
REMINDER – ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION
GERMAN CHANCELLOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS
DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 2004
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Jean-Paul-Strasse 12, D-53173 Bonn, GERMANY, telephone +49 (228)833-0, email chancellor-usa.select@avh.de, website www.humboldt-foundation.de
Program provides for a stay of one year in Germany for young US citizens in any field who show outstanding potential for future leadership for professional development, study, or research. Before submitting an application, applicants are expected to have established contact with a mentor in Germany who agrees to provide professional and/or scholarly assistance throughout the program. Ten scholarships to begin September 1, 2005 for one year.
WICK POETRY CENTER, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, PO BOX 5190, KENT, OHIO 44242-0001, 330-672-2067, EMAIL wickpoet@kent.edu, http://dept.kent.edu/wick
In Spring 2004 the Wick Poetry Center, formerly the Wick Poetry Program, was established as a new center within the Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Since 1984 Wick programs have provided annual scholarships to Kent State University and offered outreach programs to area schools. . Endowed in memory of With the Kent State University Press, the program also supports publication of chapbooks by Ohio writers and the Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize for a first book of poems. Endowed in memory of Stan and Tom Wick, the Wick Poetry Center promotes opportunities for emerging and established poets and poetry audiences locally, regionally, and nationally. See website for Fall 2004 and Spring 2005 Wick Poetry Series Readings.
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION RESIDENT FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES 2005-2006
Rockefeller Resident Fellowships in the Humanities will be offered at 14 host institutions that were selected for the potential to promote new work in the humanities. Individuals can apply for resident fellowships directly at the host institutions listed as residency sites on topics of interest in the humanities. See the Foundation website for topics and contacts. DEADLINES RANGE FROM NOVEMBER 2004 THROUGH EARLY FEBRUARY 2005. Check now!
THE BERLIN PRIZE FELLOWSHIPS 2005-6
DEADLINE OCTOBER 25, 2004 receipt deadline in Berlin of all materials
Am Sandwerder 17-19, D-14109 Berlin, Germany
applications@americanacademy.de
US citizen and permanent resident (permanently based in the US) scholars are eligible to apply. Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Academy during the entire term of the award. Monthly stipends range from $3000 to $5000 and support is offered for housing at the Academy and partial board as well as round-trip airfare.
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
www.metmuseum.org/education/fellowship.html
ART HISTORY FELLOWSHIPS 2005-6
FELLOWSHIPS IN CONSERVATION 2005-6
THEODORE ROUSSEAU FELLOWSHIPS - CURATOR TRAINING 2005-6
Receipt deadlines for paper submissions range from November 1 through first days of January – check now!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, ATTN: Marcie Karp, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10028-0198
Fellowships opportunities at all levels, for qualified graduate students through postdoctoral researchers and senior museum curators and in a dozen programs, are offered through the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Note that all fellowship applications must be submitted in English and must be sent in paper form by the deadlines established. Neither electronic applications nor letters of recommendation will be accepted – all must be submitted in paper document form by the receipt date.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines.html
Reminders – Upcoming Deadlines:
November 1 200 4 – Research Programs: Collaborative Research
Scholarly Editions Grants
Challenge Grants
Interagency Partnership Grants (with NSF and Smithsonian)
Documenting Endangered Languages
November 3, 2004 – Public Programs
Television Projects: Planning, Scripting, Production Grants
February 2, 2005 – Challenge Grants
We the People Challenge Grants in US History, Inst. Culture
February 3, 2005 – Public Programs
Implementing Grants for Libraries and Archives
Implementation Grants for Museums & Historical Org.’s
Implementation Grants for Special Projects
(NEH – February 3, 2005 deadline reminders –continued)
Implementation Grants for America’s Historic Places
Implementation Grants for Family and Youth Programs in
American History
Reminder –
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
(ALL FIELDS SUPPORTED BY NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION including a few in humanities)
Deadline October 15, 2004 (faculty advisor applies on behalf of doctoral student – electronic submission via NSF Fastlane with assistance/authorization via KSU Sponsored Programs Office as usual)
NSF 01-113 Program Announcement – www.nsf.gov/pubs/
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.
H. L. Mencken
Cheers! Charmaine