Purpose

Through the generous support of the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organization [1], the International Programs’ Major Projects Award promotes important contributions to scholarly debates and exchanges on international topics, issues, discoveries, and arts. Proposals for events that will take place on The University of Iowa campus and that will enhance international knowledge and understanding for University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students are therefore especially welcome.

While the International Programs Summer Research Fellowships [2] are intended to support research and creative activities of individual faculty members, the Major Projects Award encourages activities or endeavors on a broader scale. These may take the form of collaborations, symposia, conferences, lecture series, artistic exhibitions, and performance events.

Deadline

November 16, 2012

Eligibility

All University of Iowa tenured and tenure-track faculty members are invited to apply.

Terms of Award

Funding is for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2013. As many as two projects will be funded, up to $12,500 each.

Evaluation Criteria and Selection Process

Proposals for International Programs Major Projects Awards are reviewed considering the following criteria:

• clear emphasis on international topics, contexts, issues, questions, or aesthetics
• compelling explanation of the purpose, significance, and impact of the project
• convincing account of objectives, methods, procedures, and anticipated outcomes
• list of departments, programs, or groups on campus likely to participate or benefit
• description of possibilities for student participation (if appropriate)

Applicants should indicate additional sources of funding for which they intend to apply, from within the University or from external funding agencies.

The committee to review Major Projects Award proposals is appointed and chaired by the Associate Provost & Dean of International Programs.

Application Process

Complete the following and send as attachments to:
ip-facultyfunding@uiowa.edu [3] no later than 5 p.m. on November 16, 2012. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• an application form [4]
• a proposal addressing the criteria above (3 pages, single spaced)
• a brief budget outline, including funds pending or committed (sources and amounts)
• curriculum vitae for all applicants (2 pages maximum each)

Contact Information

For questions regarding Major Projects Awards, please contact:

Downing Thomas
Associate Provost & Dean of International Programs
1111 University Capitol Centre
319-335-0373
downing-thomas@uiowa.edu [5]