2016-17 Humanities Interdisciplinary Program (HIP) Graduate Student Awards
Information for Proposers
The Center for Ideas and Society is an interdisciplinary research center advancing humanistic studies and creativity
at UC Riverside through fellowships, research workshops, collaborative projects and public events. The Center
seeks to foster inquiry from multiple perspectives and disciplines and to further more robust and nuanced
understandings of topics than is frequently possible within traditional disciplinary vocabularies, categories, and selfdescriptions. The Center is also committed to disseminating the results of its programs to the Riverside community
and beyond.
Award Details
The Center for Ideas and Society invites proposals for the Humanities Interdisciplinary Project (HIP) Graduate
Student awards. Current UC Riverside graduate students in good-standing are eligible to apply. Project format and
focus are open. Examples of projects HIP-Grad awards may support include, but are not limited to, seed funding
for larger grant proposals, collaborations, workshops and symposia, including funds for speakers and non-UCR
participants. We encourage projects that are multidisciplinary in orientation and cross humanities disciplinary
boundaries by embracing the arts, social sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and other fields of study. All
events funded by the Center are free and open to the public.
Award Amounts
The maximum award is $3,000. Proposers should indicate sources of any additional funds. Stipends, tuition,
staffing, technological support and/or annual meetings of professional organizations and groups are not covered by
this award. No more than one-third of the award may be used for catering. Award must be expended within the
2016-17 academic year. Final awards are contingent upon available funding.
Administrative and event support will be provided by the Center for Ideas and Society and, where possible, should
make use of the Center’s facilities in College Building South.
Proposal Preparation
The proposal must contain the following elements:
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Completed Application Cover Sheet, including project title and a brief abstract (up to 250 words).
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A Project Narrative that provides an overview of the project’s goals and objectives and that indicates the
interdisciplinary and/or collaborative elements of the project.
A list of organizers and participants with short CVs (1 page each).
A Budget Spreadsheet and itemized Budget Narrative of estimated expenses, including any cosponsorships or additional funding (pending or received).
Recommendation of the project from at least one UCR faculty member.
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Proposals
Project Focus
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The importance of the questions, issues or problems the project seeks to address.
The capacity of the project to enhance or develop insights into or an understanding of these questions,
issues or problems.
The extent to which the project has appropriately taken account of existing research and scholarship.
The appropriateness, effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed approach or research methods.
Participants
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The ability of the participants to complete or make headway on the project.
Management
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The clarity of lines of responsibility and accountability.
The inclusion of a realistic timetable that includes milestones.
Application Deadlines and Procedures
Awards are made based on the recommendation of the CIS Advisory Committee.
Advisory Committee Members
Peter Graham (Philosophy)
Rickerby Hinds (Theatre, Film & Digital Production)
Jennifer Hughes (History)
Jeanette Kohl (History of Art)
Benjamin Liu (Hispanic Studies)
Yolanda Moses (Anthropology)
Rick Redak (Entomology)
Susan Zieger (English)
The deadline for submission of proposals is Monday, February 15, 2016. All proposal documents should
be combined in a single PDF and emailed to cis@ucr.edu, subject line “HIP GRAD-[YourLastName]”.
Faculty recommendation letters can be emailed as well. Ask letter writers to reference your project in the
subject line.
For further information, please call Renee DeGuire at (951) 827-1556.
UCR Center for Ideas and Society
HIP Graduate Student Awards
Application Cover Sheet
Date Rec’d:
Acknowledge Receipt:
Funding:
Title of Proposed Project:
Proposed Date of Event:
Proposed Venue:
Total Project Budget:
Funds Requested from CIS:
Student Organizer:
Phone:
Department/ProgramYear:
E-mail:
Abstract (approx. 250 words) on the overall subject of the project, incorporating interdisciplinary aspects. The
abstract will be used in the review of the proposal and will be included in future publicity and the Center’s
Annual Report.
Attach the project narrative, CVs, budget and budget narrative on separate sheets. Refer to the instructions for
further details.
I agree to accept responsibility for the conduct of the project and to provide the required reports and information
if a grant is awarded as a result of this application.
Organizer’s Signature:
Date:
Project Budget
CIS Funds
Other Fund Sources
Total Expenses
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ACCOMMODATIONS
(Estimate $140 per night.)
Hotel: Days x $_________ x travelers
HONORARIA
(Certain restrictions apply for UC faculty.)
CATERING
OTHER (Please be specific)
Budget Narrative: Attach a budget narrative that includes justification for each budget line or expense type as well
as information on additional cost-sharing, matching funds, cosponsorships or other funding (committed or
potential) that will support this project.