Scholarly Writing Circles

Circle Awards

Call for Proposals

A limited number of mini-grants, of up to $500 per grant, are available for Scholarly Writing Circles. Form a circle of 4-6 faculty members to meet regularly (consistent weekly/bi-weekly schedule) over the course of the academic year to support each other’s writing and provide feedback on writing projects. Circle members come from more than one academic discipline and preferably, more than one department. Hone your skills in communicating your projects to a cross-disciplinary audience. Produce a solid draft of your work or a “peer reviewed” manuscript for submission.

Choose a facilitator and submit a proposal outlining the following:
1. Circle name (be creative!)
2. Circle facilitator(s)
3. Realistic goals and and anticipated outcomes
4. Schedule of meeting dates/times and proposed activities
5. Budget of how funds will be spent (for example, refreshments, meals, books, etc.). Materials/supplies must be purchased by the Office of the Provost on/before February 1. Reimbursements for food follows the per diem guidelines at Stetson University. Reimbursements for meals/refreshments must be submitted on/before May 15.

Reporting

A two-page report will be due on May 15 of the following year. Reports will be posted at the Brown Center web site.
Submit your proposal to browncenter@stetson.edu on/before October 1. Awards will be announced on/before October 15.

Mini-Grant Timeline

October 1: Proposal submission deadline
October 15: Deadline for award announcement
February 1: Deadline for material/supply purchase request
May 15: Deadline for meal/refreshments reimbursement request
May 30: Final report submission deadline