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 2022 (Begin Planning) – Spring 2023 (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, 2023 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:

Submit a Completed Application by the Deadline
Submit an Itemized Budget of Proposed Public Humanities Project (between $100 -$1,000)
Submit Unofficial Transcripts

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 2023
Projects can be implemented any time between September 2022 and April 2023, although all projects MUST be completed by April 30, 2023.

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