The Humanities Research Institute announces the 2015-16 Humanities Research
Fellowships to faculty members at the University of Regina and federated
colleges. Full-time continuing faculty are eligible to apply.
The HRI supports research in traditional humanities disciplines as well as in
philosophical, historical, and ethical, contexts across academic disciplines.
The humanities are not conceived as a specific group of subject areas but
include all forms of study that examine the human condition. Humanities
researchers are engaged in questions that address human thought, experience,
and creativity.
Fellows will be expected to conduct research, be active participants in the HRI
community, present their research at an HRI-organized event, and organize an
activity or series of activities as part of the HRI’s programming (e.g., a
lecture, seminar series, or similar).
Up to three $4,000 research awards will be granted for the period July 1, 2015-June
30, 2016. Additional
funds, up to a maximum of $1,000, will be provided to fellowship holders to
assist with the organization of the activity/activities. This activity need not
be directly linked to the proposed research (e.g., the activity could be an
invited lecturer who discusses interpretive dance and the proposed research is
on developing theatrical lighting theories).
Application Criteria
-Specific research aims, activities, and outcomes that can be achieved during
tenure of the award should be identified. These may be linked to longer-term
research projects: the relationship between the one-year award and the larger
project should be made clear.
-A detailed budget is required. Expenses supported are those typically
associated with the conduct of research. Ineligible expenses include:
equipment; travel for the purposes of dissemination (e.g., to present at
conferences) or to attend conferences and academic meetings; and
publication-related costs.
-For projects in non-traditional humanities disciplines, the relationship to
the humanities must be clearly articulated.
-The proposed activity (lecture, seminar series, or similar) must be outlined,
including an estimated budget. Other
sources of funding (department, faculty, or other source) above the $1,000
provided by the HRI should be detailed.
Formal Application Process
Applications must be combined into a single file and be provided in PDF format
and must include:
1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a detailed statement of the research proposal. Maximum two pages;
3. a descriptive title and abstract of 75 words;
4. a budget, with justification where necessary. Maximum one page; and
5. a description and budget for the activity/activities (lecture, seminar
series, etc.). Maximum one page.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To be submitted to the HRI at humanities.research@uregina.ca.
Due Date: May 1, 2015
Term of Fellowship
The term of the fellowship will normally be one year. The fellowship will
commence July 1, 2015.
Further information about the HRI and current HRI Fellowship holders can be
found on our website: www.humanitiesresearch.org.
Questions can be directed to:
Dr. Carmen Robertson
Acting Director, Humanities Research Institute
Carmen.Robertson@uregina.ca
305-337-2227
Humanities Research Institute
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
www.humanitiesresearch.org
