interdisciplinary studies of writing
grants
 Research
Grants to Support Inquiry into Writing In and Across the Disciplines
The Center for Writing’s Interdisciplinary Studies of Writing (ISW) program supports research into the ways in which writing can foster learning in and across disciplines. We encourage proposals that merge theory and practice, involve interdisciplinary connections, and have multidisciplinary implications. We also welcome proposals for inquiry into effective ways of teaching with writing in specific disciplines or with specific populations of students. The strongest proposals have implications that will benefit students and faculty at the University of Minnesota.
Research grants from ISW primarily cover the costs of graduate and undergraduate RAs whose contributions are part of their professional develoment. Equipment, supplies, publication costs, and travel are also fundable expenses.
Click here for examples (in pdf form) of project summaries from successful ISW grant proposals.
Eligibility
Principal Investigator must be a University of Minnesota faculty or P & A staff member. For funding opportunities solely for graduate students, please see information on our Literacy and Rhetorical Studies minor and its associated grants and fellowships.
Amount
Variable, depending on merit of proposal and availability of funds, but typically between $2500 and $7500.
Expenses permitted
Funding of undergraduate or graduate research assistant(s) salary and fringe, equipment and supplies, and publication/documentation costs.
Expenses not permitted
The Center does not fund faculty release time or the work of teaching assistants.
Deadlines
Letter of Intent: February 2, 2009
Full Application: March 30, 2009
Notification
April 27, 2009
Criteria for selection
- Clarity of research question/problem
- Project’s implications for improving student writing and/or writing pedagogy
- Quality of research methodology
- Plans for disseminating results
- Feasibility of accomplishing goals given the proposed time and budget
- Meaningful participation by undergraduate or graduate research assistant(s) (if applicable)
- Implications of research for colleagues, departments, and the University as a whole
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