The UROC-H Public Humanities Project Grant offers UROC-H Scholars the opportunity to translate their humanities research for the public. This high-impact practice encourages UROC-H scholars to make meaningful connections between their humanities scholarship and the needs of the local community and non-academic audiences through new models of social engagement.
Examples of Projects:
- blogs, websites, digital storytelling
- zines
- texts, curricula, anthologies
- artwork, exhibitions
- dramatic performances
- biographies, memoirs
- panels, mixers, receptions, discussions series
- podcasts
- documentary films & photography, online video channels
- museum project
- guided tours of historic places
- development of digital platforms
- multimedia publication
- oral history
- & much more
Project Planning and Implementation Timeline:
- Fall 2023 (Begin Planning) – Spring 2024 (Complete Project)
Project Funding Awards:
- Funding awards will between $100 - $1,000.
- Funding awards will be determined upon review of each project's proposed budget
- Grant recipient(s) will receive a $500.00 stipend once the project is complete
Deadline to Submit:
- February 28, 2024 or When Annual Funding Runs Out
- Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis
Eligibility:
- UROC-H Scholar
- Completed UROC SURI
- Enrolled full-time at UC Merced
- Research must NOT conflict with scholar's academic year studies
Requirements:
Grant Recipient Expectations:
- Awardees MUST ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING with the UROC-H Coordinator
- Awardees MUST PRESENT their research at UC Merced's Research Week in Spring 2024
- Projects can be implemented any time between September 2023 and April 2024, although all projects MUST be completed by April 30, 2024.
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