The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs has funding to support research conducted by Colby faculty. Research that aligns with our annual theme, which is freedom of speech for the 2021-21 academic year, will be prioritized. Other research topics are also welcome, but they must be clearly linked to public affairs or public policy. Research is broadly defined and can range from desktop literature reviews to collection of or original analysis of various kinds of data and sources. Funding can also be used for events, which could include presenting at a conference or organizing a seminar on campus. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to apply as the Goldfarb Center promotes an interdisciplinary approach to complex issues. All funding decisions will be made by the Goldfarb Faculty Advisory Committee.
Funding
Funds may be allocated to cover any legitimate research expenses including, but not limited to: a stipend to collaborators (students, outside organization or institution), purchase of research materials, and travel, food, and lodging expenses associated with data gathering or conference presentations.
Proposals
Applicants should submit a proposal that clearly lays out the following information:
Deadline
The grant application deadline is rolling.
Questions?
Contact Goldfarb Center Assistant Director Sherry Berard at [email protected].seeks promotes
The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs invites proposals from Colby faculty and students for funding of original research projects on topics related to public affairs or public policy in which the student will be involved as a significant collaborator with a member of the faculty. A wide range of research projects may qualify for funding under this program, however, the student collaborator must be involved to the extent of co-authoring or co-presenting the final product.
Funding
Funds may be allocated to cover any legitimate research expenses including, but not limited to: a stipend to the student collaborator, purchase of research materials, and travel, food, and lodging expenses associated with data gathering.
*Note: All students submitting grant proposals to the Goldfarb Center will automatically be considered for funding from DavisConnects.
Proposals
Applicants should submit a proposal that clearly lays out the following information:
If the project involves human subjects, the proposal should be submitted to Colby’s Institutional Review Board simultaneously with submission to the Goldfarb Center. Your project must be approved before we will disburse funds.
No application will be reviewed unless all of the items listed above are included.
Product
The proposal should specify the intended end product for the project and at least preliminary thoughts on means of dissemination. Students receiving funding under this program will be expected to make presentations as part of the Colby Undergraduate Research Symposium.
NOTE: Included in the end product of the research, recipients are required to submit to the Goldfarb Center’s Assistant Director Sherry Berard ([email protected]) a detailed report of all expenses paid for by the grant money (including copies of receipts organized by date). Failure to do so will preclude future grants.
Deadline
The grant application deadline is rolling.
Questions?
Contact Goldfarb Center Assistant Director Sherry Berard at [email protected].
The best way to stay informed and engaged is to join our mailing list. You will know about upcoming events, major announcements, and funding opportunities. Put in your name and email below and become a part of the Goldfarb Center!
© Copyright – 2021, Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs at Colby
