Funding Available for Arts and Humanities Projects
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is offering $25,000 to fund research, scholarly and creative activity in the arts and humanities. The deadline for proposals is March 16, and awardees will be notified by April 20.
Tenured and tenure-track faculty from all University of Arkansas colleges and schools are eligible. Funded projects are intended to enrich the research and professional growth of the faculty member and the university, and result in new opportunities for research or other creative endeavors. Particular emphasis will be given to projects in those areas for which the opportunity for external funding is limited.
More information and submission instructions can be found on the University of Arkansas Research website.
Contacts
Ralph K. Davis, associate vice provost
Research
479-575-4515,
ralphd@uark.edu
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