MCLC: UC Berkeley funding opportunity--cfp

[Denton, Kirk]

MCLC LIST
From: martin backstrom (backstrom at berkeley.edu)
Subject: UC Berkeley funding opportunity--cfp
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IEAS Residential Faculty Research Grants, 2012-13
 For UC Berkeley and non-UC Berkeley Faculty and Scholars
             
 Call for Proposals
 

 OVERVIEW

 The Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS) at UC Berkeley is pleased to
announce the second year of the IEAS Residential Faculty Research program,
funded by a multi-year grant.   This initiative creates a resident
research community to engage in research projects concerning East Asia.
Five themes, broadly defined, have been identified for the purpose of
organizing research.  Using these themes to set general emphasis, the IEAS
invites Berkeley and non-Berkeley faculty members and scholars in all
stages of their careers to submit research proposals grounded in any
discipline in the humanities and social sciences (see Eligibility below).
These proposals should be of East Asian content or relevance. Successful
applicants will receive support to pursue independent research while in
residence in Berkeley.  They are expected to make at least one
presentation on individual research topic during the course of a semester
and to attend discussion meetings.  These meetings may be open to visiting
scholars, doctoral candidates and graduate students at Berkeley.  The
objective of the program is to facilitate the creation of clusters of
researchers who engage in conversations with each other while actively
pursuing individual research.  All projects funded under the program are
expected to result in publications in English.

 Non-Berkeley scholars who plan to be in residence at Berkeley and who
seek supplements to sabbatical awards while on leave from their home
institutions are also invited to apply.   Award amounts, program
guidelines and application procedures for non-Berkeley scholars are the
same as for UC Berkeley faculty members.

 Awards will range from $10,000 (for one semester) to $20,000 (for two
semesters), to $25,000 (for a full year) and may be used for any purpose
that is consistent with UC research policy.  Funded activities may begin
as early as July 1, 2012.

 The IEAS envisions a resident faculty research community that will
function as the center of gravity of an extended community of visiting
scholars, doctoral candidates and graduate students in the advancement of
new approaches to East Asian studies.    The first year for the funded
activities under this initiative was 2011-2012.  The initiative is
expected to be continued into a third year (2013-2014) and possibly longer.

 THEMES

 Under this initiative the IEAS invites proposals in any discipline that
bear relevance to any of the following themes, either with East Asian
content or relevance, broadly conceptualized:

 -- ³sustainable and urban living²
--³nature, society and the humanities²
--³media, public and governance²
--³knowledge, professions and economy²
-- ³borders, boundaries and networks²

 Applicants should briefly indicate in their narratives how their project
may fall within one or more of these five broad categories.

 GUIDELINES for Proposals

 Eligibility

Berkeley and non-Berkeley faculty members and scholars in all fields of
humanities and social sciences, including those working in environmental,
media, urban, legal and other studies, and in all stages of career are
eligible to apply.

Applicants must have a regular faculty position at UC Berkeley or another
university, or otherwise be established scholars at least five years out
from having received the PhD.    Recent PhD recipients (less than five
years) who do not hold a faculty position are not eligible for this
program, but should explore other post-doctoral opportunities in East
Asian studies at UC Berkeley.

International scholars are also expected to be a regular member at an
established research institution, and to have a home institution to return
to at the conclusion of the award period.   Ability to conduct research
and engage in scholarly activities in fluent English is required for
admission to this program.   International scholars are also expected to
meet all requirements to qualify for the necessary US visa (usually the
J-1), such as minimum salary levels.  The support provided through this
program may be used to supplement funds provided by the home institution.
 

 Applications should consist of the following:

1) Application cover page: project title and full contact information for
applicant, including name, title, contact information (email, telephone,
department/university postal mailing address);
2) Abstract of the research proposal (maximum 200 words);
3) Description of research proposal (maximum 2 pages, single spaced);
4) A bibliographical statement that places the proposed research in
intellectual context (maximum one page, single-spaced);
5) Curriculum vitae not to exceed two pages;
6) A basic budget plan (see instructions below), not to exceed one page.

Applications should be sent by postal mail (unstapled) or email (preferred
method, in one PDF file) to Martin Backstrom, Associate Director,
Institute of East Asian Studies, 2223 Fulton St., 6th floor, Berkeley, CA,
94720-2318.  Backstrom at berkeley.edu; (510-642-2815).  Questions about the
program or the application procedures may also be directed to him.

BUDGET

Awards may be used for any standard and reasonable research expense that
accords with relevant UC guidelines and policies governing research,
including living stipends and salary supplements. Applicants must supply a
budget statement that broadly outlines the categories and amounts of the
intended use of the award.

Research travel may be included, but given the residential nature of the
IEAS program, trips during the semester should be limited to no more than
two weeks, or should otherwise take place during the summer months.

The maximum award for one semester is $10,000; for two semesters $20,000;
with a maximum award of $25,000 for a full 12-month period.

DEADLINES and TIMELINE

The IEAS is currently accepting proposals for projects for 2012-2013.
Those who seek affiliations in 2013-2014 will be invited to submit
applications in fall 2012.

Applications for the 2012-13 academic year must be received at IEAS by
Monday, April 23, 2012.   Awards will be announced by early May.  Funded
activities may begin as early as July, 2012.