The Feminist Research Institute is now accepting applications for graduate student research and travel grants. Grants of up to $500 each will be awarded in Fall 2009. These small grants are intended to support feminist research or projects focused on the study of gender and/or sexuality. Proposals to support dissertation and thesis-related research are particularly encouraged. The grants may be used to support travel expenses and materials related to research projects, but may not be used for travel to conferences and research presentations.

Proposals for interdisciplinary projects are particularly welcome, and master’s and doctoral students in any UNM graduate program, including the School of Law, are welcome to apply.

Applicants should submit the following:
1. A 2-page proposal that clearly explains, in non-specialist language, the focus of the research project, its connection to FRI's mission, and how funds will be used (single-spaced; 12-point type).
2. A cover page with current contact information (department affiliation, degree status and campus mail address; email address; telephone numbers);
3. A brief CV;
4. A detailed budget that outlines research and travel expenses. Please indicate other funding sources pursued (pending or awarded).

For information on additional sources of research funding available to UNM graduate students, please visit http://www.unm.edu/~gpsa/funding.shtml

Research travel should be completed by May 15, 2010. Each awardee will be asked to give a public talk on his or her research during the 2010-2011 academic year. For more information, please contact Anita Obermeier at aobermei@unm.edu.

Four copies of the proposal and supporting materials should be sent by November 5th to:

Anita Obermeier
Director, Feminist Research Institute
Mesa Vista Hall 2140
MSC06 3900