How it works
Funding through this grant has the following stipulations:
– Typical awards range from $500 to $2,000
– Awards cover travel, housing, and subsistence while visiting the UWBM
– Housing costs are limited to $150/day
– Projects of three days or longer are encouraged
– This grant is not available to researchers within daily commuting distance of the UWBM
– Funds will be dispersed upon arrival to the UWBM
Instructions
The following items must be compiled into a single PDF and emailed to Christian Sidor at casidor@uw.edu.
A two-page (maximum) project description, including:
– Title of project
– Proposed start and end dates
– Project narrative (including all text, references, and figures)
– Reference to specific UWBM specimens or collections to be studied
A one page (maximum) budget proposal, including:
– Travel costs
– Housing costs
– Subsistence costs
– A short budget justification
Other Requirements
– A 1–2 page report detailing grant-funded activities must be submitted within six months of visiting the Burke Museum.
– Grant recipients from the United States are required to complete a W-9 tax form prior to funding.
– Grant recipients from outside of the United States must submit original receipts for all expenses related to their visit.
