Black Studies Program offers research grant
In a time when funds are scarce, MU researchers can get more grant money, thanks to the family of a University of Missouri founder.
The Black Studies Program is accepting applications for up to $500 in research support through the James S. Rollins Slavery Atonement Endowment for Black Studies at MU. In 2007, descendants of Rollins created the endowment to support research, primarily at the graduate level, that relates to “slavery, race relations, civil rights or African American culture.”
Applicants should submit to the Slavery Atonement Endowment, c/o Black Studies Program, 313 Gentry Hall, University of Missouri, 65211:
- a one-page curriculum vitae;
- a 500-750-word research proposal with a timeline for completion;
- a bibliography up to two pages;
- a budget; and
- a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the research agenda.
Applications from all MU academic disciplines are welcome. Research based on primary sources and leading to the presentation or publication of findings gets preference.
Submission deadline: May 1, 2009
Awards notification: May 22, 2009
For more information, call 573-882-6229.
Learn more about the James S. Rollins Slavery Atonement Endowment.
Learn more about black history and black studies at Mizzou.
Leave a comment
Note: Comments are moderated. If published, comments may be edited for length, style and clarity.