Social Justice Research Center (SJRC)
Application for Supplemental Funding for Research Support
Due: January 17, 2014
Submit completed proposals to the SJRC via email sjrc@uwyo.edu
Proposals must be a Microsoft Word document.
About the SJRC
The center is funded through the UW Social Justice endowment to focus on social justice
related scholarship. The opportunity to participate in the SRJC is open to any and all
faculty, staff and students across the University of Wyoming. Its strength lies in the
degree to which it is able to capitalize on an interdisciplinary pool of scholars. To learn
more about the SJRC visit our website www.uwyo.edu/sjrc
Proposal
The Social Justice Research Center’s primary mission is to support research with a social
justice focus. The center offers scholarly/professional support funding to scholars who are
pursuing professional experiences relevant to pursuing or disseminating research with a
social justice aim. The SJRC’s working definition of social justice can be found at:
http://www.uwyo.edu/sjrc/whatissocialjustice/
Funding can be used for research support (such as books or data analysis software), datacollection support (such as funding for field work to collect data), or conference support
(for dissemination of findings). The center has approximately $20,000 for proposal
awards. We encourage multi-author proposals. An example of this would be a graduate
student working with their advisor. We believe that multi-author proposals are beneficial
to the field and study of social justice by helping make resources readily available and
encouraging an environment of learning. Funded projects have received $1,000-$4,000.
SJRC Proposal Guidelines
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State a central research question.
Describe the problem under study.
Write detailed description of research methods.
Outline the intentions for public dissemination (i.e. specific conference
presentations, book chapters, journal articles, public performances, etc.).
 Include a connection to social justice research.
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Requirements for Funding:
Those selected for funding will be asked to participate as scholars of the SJRC for that
year. As a SJRC Scholar you will meet with the Center’s Director at least three times
during the year, attend SJRC events, and help build a community of scholars who are
committed to pursuing social justice via scholarly activities.
We cannot stress enough the importance of documenting your work. The SJRC puts
together an annual report where all of our research grants recipients are highlighted.
Failure to document your research will jeopardize future requests for funding from the
SJRC. Please note that 10% of your awarded funds will be reserved in the SJRC until all
requirements are completed. In addition, scholars must meet the following requirements:
Funding requirements:
 Post information about your SJRC funded project in the Social Justice section of the
WySR (Wyoming Scholar Repository). At minimum this would include the project’s
title and abstract. Please consider depositing all related scholarship such as
published papers, book chapters, and conference presentations.
o As you publish your findings you will work with SJRC Advisory Board
Member, Kelly Visnak (kvisnak@uwyo.edu) about your rights management
and publication agreements.
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You also must present your project or works in progress at the Shepard
Symposium on Social Justice April 2nd- 5th, 2014. If those dates do not work for
you, inform the SJRC Advisory Board, and you will need to present at another
conference.
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Within 60 days after funds have been used, recipients who receive funding are
asked to submit a one-page description of their project and specifically detail how
the funds from the SJRC were used in support of this project.
We ask that you include the SJRC as a supporter in any work that is made public (verbally
in public presentations or in written form for written works).
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SJRC Grant Process Checklist
To be considered for funding, complete this application form. Undergraduate or
Graduate Students must include a letter of support from their advisor.
(Note that submitting this application is not a guarantee of support.)
Checklist
 Completed application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
 Proposals must be a Microsoft Word document. (PLEASE make sure your
proposal reads well.)
 Applicants must be a member of the SJRC
(http://www.uwyo.edu/sjrc/membership/)
 Project summary (formatted for your discipline), including
o Title of the proposed research
o Purpose
o Project Abstract
 Proposed budget outline
 If you are a student submitting a proposal you will need a letter from a faulty/staff
member providing support for your project
All applicants must become members of the SJRC to be considered for funding.
Name_______________________________
UW Email____________________________
Contact Phone________________________
Additional Status (circle one)
Undergraduate Student
Faculty
Graduate Student
Staff
Students need to submit a letter of support from their advisor.
Department/Program
Project Title
_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Additional Researchers:
Name_______________________________
UW Email____________________________ Contact Phone________________________
Have you received funding from the SJRC in the past?
Yes
If yes, please list date(s), amount(s), and outcome(s) of the award(s).
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Project Title________________________________________________________________
Description of Scholarly/Professional Activity:
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Abstract: Include research question, problem under study, & research methods.
Connection to Social Justice Research
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How does the scholarly activity explicitly relate to social justice?
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How does this research advance discovery and understanding of social justice?
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What may be the benefits of the proposed activity to the study of social justice?
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Plans for Sharing Work
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What do you have in place to make your research successful?
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Please provide a realistic timeline for your research project. Include: start date,
approximate end date, and presentation at the SSSJ.
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If research involves human subjects, where is your project in the IRB process?
 Approved
 Under review
 Needs to be submitted
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Proposed Budget
Budget Description: 1-2 Sentence description of how money will be used. While
additional funding is not required, it enhances the application. Please be specific about how the
SJRC funds will be used.
Budget:
(List all expenses; place an asterisk* next to those expenses you hope SJRC to fund)
Item/Expense
Approx. Cost
Funding Needed:
(Expenses minus Funding Received)
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Proposed Funding Source
(Mark with an * the SJRC
funded expenses. If other
sources are funding project
please list.)