Arts Research Institute Grants and project support
Arts Research Institute Grants and project support
**NEW** Funding and technical assistance for new research clusters
In order to prepare our faculty to engage with funders and successfully approach foundations, ARI is initiating a program of directed support for new faculty-led research clusters. ARI research clusters will bring together faculty and graduate students with shared research interests from different fields and departments/programs to foster the development of shared, interdisciplinary, and/or community-engaged research agendas. Convened by individuals from at least two departments/programs, the research clusters will be expected to meet regularly (at least two times a quarter) during the academic year to present work in progress, discuss current scholarship and practice, and/or plan and implement common research projects. Please note that this program is dedicated to supporting *new* research explorations that can serve as incubators for larger projects in the future. Funding is intended to support the exploration of innovative ideas and collaborations that can grow into self-sustaining programs. Award amount is $5,000 per year, renewable for up to three years. Technical assistance will be provided by ARI staff. Contact Dr. Holly Unruh, ARI Executive Director to discuss this opportunity.
Superheroes and Other Misfits Visiting Artist Program
The Arts Research Institute is pleased to announce a new program designed to bring Visiting Artists to campus for both short- and longer-term events, from classroom visits to week-long residency opportunities. The Superheroes and Other Misfits program is part of ARI's Art and Oppression initiative, and is intended to engage artists and scholars whose work explores critical issues related to freedom of expression, censorship, race and representation, and which promotes critical examinations of justice, equity and diversity through the arts.
Co-sponsorship
Applications for co-sponsorship of events are accepted on an ongoing basis. Amounts for co-sponsorship range between $50-$400, and generally do not exceed the contribution of the event’s main sponsor or half of the overall budget.
Mini Grants
Applications for ARI mini-grants are accepted on an ongoing basis and are reviewed on the 15th of each month. Award amounts will fall in the $100-$1,000 range. Open to Arts Division faculty.
Arts and Oppression Initiative
The Art and Oppression Initiative funds opportunities for faculty and students to strengthen freedom of expression, with a focus on censorship, race, and representation. Opportunities include the Student Comics Competition/Class a teaching opportunity open to all faculty; the Superheroes + Other Misfits Visiting Artist program open to all faculty, a themed graduate student teaching fellowship and additional support for student research that engages with topics related Art and Oppression.
The following ARI grant programs require that the faculty applicant also apply for COR funding.
All programs have deadlines of November 15, April 15.
Arts Practice and Research - Planning
Planning grants are available for projects that may need further development before applying for implementation. Award amounts generally range from $500-$3,000 depending on the scope and needs of the project. Open to Arts Division Faculty.
Arts Practice and Research - Implementation
Implementation grants are offered to artists, scholars, collaborative teams, and centers to move their ideas from planning into practice. Award amounts will range from $5,000-$20,000 depending on the scope and needs of the project. Applicants must show evidence of other funding contributions. Open to Arts Division faculty.
Individual Research Assistance
Eligible expenses include graduate or undergraduate student research assistance, or other staffing assistance, and the purchase of research-related equipment. Award amounts generally range from $500-$1500, or up to $2500 if mentoring an undergraduate researcher. Open to Arts Division faculty.
Collaborative Research
This award supports collaborative work whose interdisciplinarity is essential to the project’s conceptualization and which draws upon techniques, methodologies, and media from multiple disciplines for its execution. Visiting Artists and scholars may also be proposed in this category. Awards range from $500-$5,000. Open to faculty from any department.
Faculty Release Time Fellowship
ARI Research Fellowships provide faculty in the Arts Division with one course replacement in order to pursue their research. Award recipients will be designated ARI Fellows and are required to deliver a public lecture or hold a seminar on a topic related to their research during their tenure as fellows.
Equity and Innovation Grant
ARI Innovation and Equity Grants are available to students, faculty, and staff, and are meant to encourage new and sustainable ways to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity within the Arts Division. Award amounts will range from $500-$5,000 depending on the scope and potential impact of the project. Student applicants are encouraged to consult with ARI staff prior to submitting - we want to make sure your voices are heard.