The Mansfield Center is pleased to announce $74,000 in funding to support University of Montana faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students working on projects and internships related to American democracy.

Eligibility

• Faculty Research or Course Development Grants:
  • Full-time faculty of any rank are eligible.
• Student research grants:
  
  • Full-time undergraduate students and graduate students at the University of Montana are eligible.
• Student internship grants:
  • Full-time undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Montana undertaking internships in Washington, DC are eligible.

Applications for faculty or student research of course development grants should include:

1. A one-page, single-spaced proposal that explains your project’s objectives, relevance to American democracy, and plans for dissemination.
2. A CV or resume.
3. A budget not exceeding $5,000 for faculty, and $2,000 for student research grants. Please list other funding you’re applying for and any confirmed funding you have.

Applications for student internship grants should include:

1. A one-page, single-spaced proposal that details your internship, its relevance to American democracy, and how this experience will enhance your education and contribute to your career goals.
2. Documentation that you have been offered an internship position.
3. A CV or resume.
4. A budget not exceeding $6,000. Please list any other funding you’re applying for and any confirmed funding you have.

Contact

Please send the items noted above to annie.zavitz@umontana.edu. All applications submitted by March 31, 2024 will be considered. Any applications submitted after that date will be considered if funds remain.