Faculty, lecturers and academic administrators with appointments in the Division of Humanities can explore the following opportunities for funding of research, conferences and collaborative projects.
Alexandra Minna Stern, dean of the UCLA College Division of Humanities, welcomes proposals for support from the Dean’s Discretionary Fund for AY 24-25. Priority is given to proposals that contain one or both of the following criteria:
- Research funding requests from faculty members who do not already have a general-purpose research fund available to them.
- Funding requests for conferences or seminars to be held at UCLA, which will benefit many Humanities faculty members and students.
Given that the available funds are limited, the majority of awards are given out in the range of $500 to $1,500, although in exceptional cases larger awards will be made if it is established that several faculty members will benefit. In the case of conference support, the proposal needs to demonstrate that the conference organizers will seek funding from other sources in addition to the Humanities Division.
If you wish to request support for the upcoming deadline, please include:
- A description of the project for which you are requesting support (conference, seminar, etc.), including a brief statement making a case for the intellectual merits of the project.
- An itemization of the budget that also details funding requests to all other sources, including the Academic Senate, with information on whether funding has been received.
- In the case of a workshop or conference, an estimate of the likely number of attendees, and/or a statement of how the event will benefit other faculty members and students at UCLA (with particular reference to Humanities scholars).
Applicants should submit funding requests for their project long enough in advance to allow for ample time for a funding decision prior to the project’s own deadline. Please note the following submission deadlines for this academic year:
| Quarter | Request due | Funding decision |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | September 13, 2024 | October 7, 2024 |
| Winter 2024 | January 10, 2025 | February 3, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | April 11, 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
The intent of this annual grant opportunity is to provide seed funding for substantive endeavors for senate faculty that hold a full or partial appointment within the Division of Humanities. Grants will generally be in the range of $10,000 to $30,000, renewable for up to 2 additional years, based on the scope of the project and its potential for scholarly and/or public impact. Collaborative projects with other Humanities faculty are welcome. Typical number of awards is 3 to 4 grants per year.
Proposals can encompass one or more of the following areas:
- A research project that carries unique expenses beyond typical archival or field work (example: requires software/equipment);
- A project in the area of pedagogical innovation;
- A community-engaged project.
If you wish to request support for the upcoming deadline of April 25, 2025, please forward the following materials to Aaron Hodgdon at ahodgdon@college.ucla.edu:
- Two-page (maximum) description of the support you are requesting, including a brief statement making a case for the intellectual merits of the project, and its potential scholarly and/or public impact.
- Itemization of the budget that also details funding requests to all other sources, if applicable, with information on whether funding has been received. Grants do not provide course releases or summer payments (i.e., 9ths). Grant expenses may include travel, supplies, RA-ships, part-time staffing support, licenses, and/or software and equipment.
Existing research account balances will be taken into account in selecting proposals. Faculty who are successful in obtaining a small grant award may not apply for funding again for a period of at least three years and will be asked to submit a brief progress report at the end of the grant period.