MFA/MM Excellence in Creative Research Microgrant

The Center for Humanities & the Arts'MFA/MM Excellence in Creative Research Micrograntis designed to support the creative practice of CU Boulder MFA/MM students. Examples of supportinclude (but are not limited to): materials, equipment or other pre/post-production purchases, facility rental fees, virtual conference/course/residency registration fees (if you are applying to a conference where you are presenting your own work, please apply forGRADE), honoraria for dancers, composers, directors, choreographers, etc. that cannot otherwise be covered by your department, etc.

Deadline

FALL 2024
November 3
Note: Since the CHA cannot fund projects retroactively, the only projects we can fund would be those that begin after December 2, 2024.

SPRING 2025
March 2
Note: Since the CHA cannot fund projects retroactively, the only projects we can fund would be those that begin after March 23, 2025.

Award

Award amountsrange from $250-$1000, determined by proposal and budget submitted

Please note that starting January 1, 2025, this microgrant award may affect your financial aid package. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Eligibility

Open to MFA/MM students in the following degree programs:

AAH – MFA in Art Practices
CMCI – MFA in Interdisciplinary Documentary Media Practices
ENGL – MFA in Creative Writing
THDN – MFA in Theater & Dance
COM– Master of Music

If you believe your creative research is applicable to receive financial support but doesn't fall into one of these programs, please apply and explain why in your proposal

Guidelines

  • While proposals do not need to be tied to thesis projects, priority will be given to projects that enable students to work on and complete their capstone projects. You may submit an application at any time during your MFA/MM career
  • Projects need to be funded during the current academic year
  • We are intentionally keeping the language open to support the varying needs of CU Boulder’s MFA/MM students. If you have questions, please ask! Our hope is to support expenses that your department cannot internally fund in full
  • Students are limited to one MFA/MM Excellence in Research award per academic year
  • A detailed budget and advisor approval are required.

Application Procedure

  • Proposal and Budget: Up to a 3-page PDF(single or double spaced). Include a detailed budget and links to work/websites where applicable. PDF filemust be less than2 MB.
  • Supporting Documents (optional):Upload supporting documents such as mockups, receipts, email confirmations, resumes if seeking honoraria support, etc. PDF file smaller than 2MB.
  • Complete the Application Form

ReviewSAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed by a rotating committee. The excellence of the project isthe main criterion for selection.

Expectations

  • Within one month of the completion of the grant period, recipients are required to submit afinal reportsummarizing the project and describing the impact on your research.
  • Acknowledgment of the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) is required on all promotional/published materials for projects funded by the CHA.Use this language forcredit: “This projectis supported, in part, by a grant from the Center for Humanities & the Arts”
  • Download the Center for Humanities & the Arts logo

Apply Here

Questions? Emailchagrants@colorado.edu

For other Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) graduate student opportunities, visit our webpage: www.colorado.edu/cha/funding-and-resources/graduate-student-opportunities