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Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, March 31, 2009

 

Human Rights Initiative

UConn Human Rights Public Programming
Program Proposals Sought For 2009-2010

Funding for the Human Rights Initiative Program will continue for the 2009-2010 academic year with support from the Office of the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The funding available for this year will be $15,000. Funds will normally be limited to a maximum of $2,500. Under exceptional circumstances, the committee may approve a higher amount depending upon the significance of the speaker or event.

Funding is available for programs in both the fall and spring of the 2009-2010 academic year. We encourage faculty and student groups from regional campuses as well as Storrs to apply.

The proposal deadline for 2009-2010 is March 31, 2009.

The criteria and application for funding are both available electronically (63 KB, PDF version).


Project Criteria:

Types of Events Eligible for Support: Funding is available to pay for speaker's honoraria, speaker travel and meals, for group performances, round table discussions, film series, programs, or promotional materials.

Who May Apply: Funding will be available to representatives of university departments, schools, colleges, student groups, institutes, and cultural centers.

Criteria For Selection: A faculty and student review committee will consider the following criteria when selecting what organizations will receive funding:

  • Clear focus on human rights
  • Creates, fosters and/or expands an interest in human rights
  • Contributes to the UConn Human Rights: From Ideas to Action as a whole, does not significantly duplicate another event, adds to a wide range of types of events
  • Quality of speaker or event
  • Interdisciplinary appeal
  • Appeal to students, faculty, and general public
  • Practical, feasible, well-planned event
  • Reasonable cost and proportional to the impact of event

Click here to access the Application Form.

If you have questions about the criteria or application form, please call or e-mail Valerie Love (860.486.2384).


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