Public Humanities Support


"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin

Engaged Arts and Humanities Scholars Program (EAH)
  • Eligibility: Master’s and doctoral students enrolled for the two-year program.
  • Description: EAH is a two-year program for graduate students in the arts, humanities, and related fields to co-design projects with community partners in Colorado. Students receive a stipend and additional project funding.
  • Partners: Center for Humanities & the Arts + Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship.
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Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship Grants
  1. Tier 1 Grants
    • Eligibility: Graduate students with a faculty or staff advisor.
    • Purpose: Support public outreach events and partnerships.
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  2. Tier 2 Community Impact Grants
    • Eligibility: Graduate students with a faculty or staff advisor.
    • Purpose: Connect research, teaching, and creative work with public needs and interests.
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CU and Local Artist Grants/Fellowships
  1. Center for Humanities & the Arts MFA/MM Excellence in Creative Research Microgrant
    • Eligibility: MFA/MM students.
    • Purpose: Support creative pursuits, including materials, rental fees, and more.
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  2. City of Â鶹ӰԺ Arts and Culture Resources and Opportunities
    • Description: A comprehensive list of funding resources and events for artists to engage with local communities.
Miscellaneous Grants and Fellowships
  1. American Association of University Women Brown Ricketts Udick Grant
    • Eligibility: Women graduate students.
    • Purpose: Support professional trajectory at CU Â鶹ӰԺ.
  2. Center for Humanities & the Arts Hazel Barnes Flat
    • Eligibility: Faculty and graduate students.
    • Purpose: Support academic work in the arts and humanities in Great Britain; graduate students may also receive a Schwalbe award to defray travel expenses.
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  3. American Music Research Center (AMRC) Awards
    • George Lynn Memorial Award for Research and Performance
      • Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate student musicians.
      • Purpose: Support research and performance of George Lynn’s music.
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    • Alex Craig and Christina Lynn-Craig Living Music Award
      • Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate student musicians.
      • Purpose: Support performances of Alex Craig’s compositions in Norlin Library’s Rare and Distinctive Collections.
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Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) Grants and Awards
  1. Graduate Excellence Awards
    • Purpose: Recognize excellence in teaching, collegiality, scholarship, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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  2. Legislative Discretionary Fund
    • Purpose: Support projects improving graduate student life or addressing campus issues.
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  3. Group Grants
    • Purpose: Support graduate student group activities.
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Graduate School Funding Opportunities
  1. Brenda M. Romero Dissertation Award
    • Eligibility: PhD students.
    • Purpose: Support dissertations on sound/music and social justice.
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  2. Graduate Student Emergency Aid Fund
    • Purpose: Provide financial aid for emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or family crises.
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  3. National Dissertation Fellowships
    • Description: Explore national-level dissertation fellowship opportunities
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