Guidelines for Proposals for Conversations in the Humanities
We will give preference to events that bring an interdisciplinary focus on issues pertaining to the humanities or humanistic inquiry broadly conceived. We strongly encourage proposals with an orientation in social studies or sciences. Successful proposals will briefly and clearly delineate the rationale for your proposed event.
- Why is this conversation relevant right now?
- Are there pedagogical, curricular, or current event-related concerns that make discussion of this topic timely?
- Which campus groups — departments, divisions, extracurricular organizations — will you hope to attract?
- Will you invite students or members of the greater Grinnell community?
- How will the Grinnell community benefit from this conversation?
Describe, in detail, your budgetary needs. Please include rationale for honoraria and travel and lodging expenses (if applicable), cost for food or refreshments, and any costs that will be offset by funding from other sources. All expenses must be itemized in the proposal and all receipts must reflect the budgeted items.
For purposes of publicity (including calendar notification, website display, or other venues) we ask that the event be labeled “Conversations in the Humanities,” followed by a subtitle. The subtitle can be whatever your group deems appropriate. For example, last spring we offered an event titled “Conversations in the Humanities: Climate Change. Indigenous Knowledge. The Liberal Arts.” We request this in the hope that the greater College community will come to understand these Conversations as a regular and continuing series for which interested groups can access funding from the Center.
Please consider applying today.
If you have any questions about how to outline your proposal relative to these guidelines, please contact Steve Andrews or Jan Graham. We are happy to help.