The Institute for Research on Women and Gender invites applications for support for scholarly activities on women or gender. The goal of this program is to enhance disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship or creative activities on women and gender at the University of Michigan. Support may be requested for individual scholarly activities (e.g., travel to research sites, purchase of research materials such as books, microfilms, or other items, research assistance) or for collaborative projects (e.g., pilot or initial research efforts, study groups, conference planning and implementation). While providing funds for new and emerging work is a priority for this program, requests for support of on-going programs of research are also considered. Applications from all academic disciplines, including the arts, humanities and sciences, are welcome and encouraged. Requests for applications are made twice each year. Application deadlines for the 2009-2010 academic year are November 2, 2009 and March 1, 2010.
Application Guidelines.In October 2006, The Institute, along with the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, launched the sisters fund, an innovative program to support vital projects that address global health issues related to women and gender. It is the first time in U-M's history that a research fund, primarily financed by women, is being dedicated to increase our understanding of women's health and related gender concerns. Grants, varying in size from $500 to $10,000, will be awarded to University of Michigan researchers engaged in projects focused on these challenges.
Application Guidelines.The Program of Faculty Support for Scholarly Activities on Women and Gender supports a range of scholarly activities on women or gender with grants ranging from $500 to $10,000. Its goal is to enhance disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship on women and gender at the University of Michigan. Support may be requested for individual scholarly activities (e.g., travel to research sites, purchase of research materials such as books, microfilms, or other items, research assistance) and for collaborative projects (e.g., pilot or initial research efforts, study groups, conference planning and implementation).
The following criteria play some role in the award process.
This program was initiated in 1996.
Application Guidelines.