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Markaz Graduate Student Mini-Grants

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Overview

The Markaz is proud to launch our third year of Graduate Student Mini-Grants! 

We are seeking project/research proposals that either 1) intersect with the Markaz’s mission, or 2) impact the communities that are served by the Markaz. Mini-Grant awardees will receive up to $1,500 to work on their projects and the support of a vibrant cohort across disciplines. The Mini-Grant program concludes with a symposium where awardees will present their work. The symposium’s format will be adapted to best fit the nature of the accepted project proposals. This program is designed to support and uplift the research of graduate and professional school students and foster intellectual engagement within our community.

Grant Details

  • Amount: Five mini-grants in the amount of $1500 will be awarded
  • Usage: Recipients can use the funds for a variety of needs, including (but not limited to): conference travel, research (e.g. interview transcriptions, etc.), equipment or software purchase, etc. 
  • Symposium: Recipients will be asked to participate in a Markaz Grad Student Symposium during Week 7 of Spring Quarter to present their research (whatever stage of the process they are in). Funds need not have been used by then.

Expectations

  • Awardee cohort will be required to attend: 
    • Winter Quarter kick-off dinner.
    • Final in-person meeting during Spring Quarter, prior to the symposium.

Eligibility

  • All current Master’s, PhD, law school, or medical school students are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants' projects should advance the interests of Markaz communities (broadly defined).

Application Process

Timeline

  • Applications Open: Monday, October 21, 2024 (Week 5, Fall Quarter) 
  • Applications Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024 (Week 8, Fall Quarter) 
  • Interviews: December 2, 2024 - December 13, 2024 (Week 10 + Finals, Fall Quarter) 
  • Awardees Announced: January 10, 2025 (Week 1, Winter Quarter)
  • Grad Student Symposium: Date TBD, (Week 7, Spring Quarter) 

How to Apply: Fill out Application Link