The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook University is organizing a regional grant application writing workshop on February 27. The event will include participation from representatives of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). This workshop aims to aid researchers in arts, humanities, and social sciences by helping them develop new collaborative ideas and improve their grant and fellowship application skills.
Leading the workshop are Claudia Kinkela, NEH assistant director of the Division of Research Programs, and John Paul Christy, ACLS senior director of U.S. Programs. Participants can expect presentations on the grant process, a mock selection panel, and optional one-on-one consultations with Kinkela and Christy. The goal is to promote scholarly work in these fields while enhancing collaboration across different disciplines.
Janet Ward, professor of philosophy and associate provost for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Initiatives stated that “the exceptional work of humanities-based scholarship in all fields advances our understanding of complex lived histories." She emphasized that prestigious grants from NEH and ACLS provide essential support for such research.
Registration for one-to-one consultations is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Sponsored by both the Office of the Provost and the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, this free public event will be held at Wang Center Lecture Hall 2 from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Michael Rubenstein, director of HISB and associate professor in the Department of English highlighted that "our mission is to support...the work of our Humanities faculty," noting that this workshop offers scholars valuable insights into applying for various grants. He further explained that it represents part of a larger commitment by Stony Brook's administration to enhance its focus on humanities education.
Limited one-to-one consultations are scheduled for later in the afternoon on February 27 as well as during morning hours on February 28. Registration is required with separate RSVPs necessary for faculty meetings.