*Swem Special Collections Research Travel Grants, 2019-2020*
The Special Collections Research Center of the William & Mary Libraries is
pleased to announce that it will award up to four travel grants of up to
*$1,500* each to faculty, graduate students, and/or independent researchers
to support use of its collections. Writers, creative and performing
artists, filmmakers and journalists are welcome to apply for the research
travel grants.
For information on the manuscripts, rare books, and university archives
held in the Special Collections Research Center, please visit
https://libraries.wm.edu/libraries/departments/special-collections. Prospective
applicants are encouraged to discuss their research project and the
collections that might support it with Special Collections staff
before submitting an application.
*Eligibility*
A successful candidate for the 2019-2020 Travel Scholarship will:
- Reside beyond a 100-mile radius of Williamsburg, Virginia.
- Not be a current William & Mary employee or student.
- Submit a research plan that draws heavily on the manuscripts, rare
books, and/or university archives in the Special Collections Research
Center.
- Submit a brief budget with anticipated expenses.
- Commit to schedule their research visit for the 2019–2020 cycle (May
1, 2019-April 30, 2020).
- Agree to submit a brief research report (1-2 pages) on your findings
and experiences.
- Consider placing any published work resulting from your research into
the William & Mary Institutional Repository (https://scholarworks.wm.edu/
).
- Participate in the intellectual life of the university by either
making a public presentation of research findings and experiences, meeting
with faculty and students with similar research interests, or both.
*Criteria*
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- The merit of the research plan;
- The demonstrated need for in-person access to the holdings of the
Special Collections Research Center.
*How to Apply*
To apply for a Research Travel Grant, please submit the following:
1. A brief *research plan* (500 words maximum) that describes the
proposed project, lists the specific materials to be consulted, and
explains how these materials will benefit your research. Please name the
document: LastName_FirstName_research_plan.pdf.
2. A brief *budget of anticipated expenses*. Please name the document:
LastName_FirstName_budget.pdf.
3. Current *curriculum vitae*. Please name the document
LastName_FirstName_cv.pdf.
Send all application materials by the end of the day on April 1 to
[log in to unmask] with the email subject line: 2019-2020 Research Travel
Grants. Please contact us at [log in to unmask] or 757-221-3090 with any
questions.
*Important Dates*
- *February 11, 2019:* Application period opens.
- *April 1, 2019:* All application materials must be received by this
date.
- *April 30, 2019:* Successful applicants are notified by email.
- *May 1, 2019:* Grant cycle begins.
- *April 30, 2020:* Deadline for submitting research report.
* What expenses does the grant cover?*
Grant money may be used for the following:
- Transportation expenses (including air, train or bus tickets; car
rental; mileage using a personal vehicle; parking fees);
- Accommodations (daily standard range of $108 for Williamsburg/James
City and York Counties, Virginia);
- Meals & Incidental Expenses (daily standard per diem rate of $64 for
Williamsburg/James City and York Counties, Virginia).
Expenses are reimbursed as they are incurred, but must adhere to the
William & Mary Travel Guidelines
(*https://www.wm.edu/offices/financialoperations/travel/index.php
<https://www.wm.edu/offices/financialoperations/travel/index.php>*). The
submission of a William & Mary substitute W-9 Cardinal form is required.
Original receipts must be submitted for reimbursement.
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