Information Session: C21 Collaboratory Applications
C21 Leadership Team will host an information session about the FY27 collaborative project application in-person, with a virtual option on Tuesday, March 3, 9-10 AM.
- In-person: 939 Curtin Hall
- Virtual: https://tinyurl.com/registercollabinfo27
C21 believes that the complex challenges we face in the 21st century are best met through collaborations across areas of expertise and experience, and that the humanities are a vital part of addressing these challenges. Collaborative project funding provides an opportunity to bring together teams of scholars across disciplines, across university and community partnerships, and across emerging and established scholars (students / staff / faculty) to generate new ideas and knowledge.
C21 offers funding for two distinct categories of collaborative projects: working groups and collaboratories. Working groups provide opportunities for collaborative study, research, and discussion of a common subject of interest. Collaboratories provide opportunities to bring new, humanities-informed ideas and knowledge to many different audiences both on and off campus. Collaboratories are also foundational to the Center’s annual programming.
While the criteria for working groups will remain largely unchanged from previous years, collaboratory proposals must include a contribution to C21’s Day of Action, slated for the Spring 2027 semester. The Day of Action will celebrate the culmination of SLOW, C21’s 2024-27 thematic cycle, and will align with C21’s 2026-27 theme, Slow Action. Slow Action will explore how the practices, methodologies, histories, and theories of collective organizing across communities and institutions might provide insight for building values-rooted systems and deliberate actionable pathways that endure over time to support shared goals.
This session will cover information on the Slow Action theme, the Day of Action, programming, tips on writing a strong application, and frequently asked questions.
Attending the information session is not required to apply but is highly encouraged.
Questions?
C21 strongly encourages questions and inquiries in advance of proposals. Please contact C21 Managing Director Katie Waddell with questions at waddelke@uwm.edu.
March 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am