The UWM Libraries invite proposals for the 2020 Fromkin Research Grant and Lectureship. The grant encourages and assists UWM scholars in all fields of study to conduct research on individuals, groups, movements and ideas, in the Americas and elsewhere, that have influenced the quest for social justice and human rights in the United States.

Who may apply: All full-time UWM faculty and academic staff are encouraged to apply, individually or as a group.

Amount: A $5,000 award, which is intended to cover costs of research such as support for travel, research assistance or other appropriate expenses. If the award is used for faculty salaries, the fringe benefits will be included as part of the $5,000 award.

Basis of award: The award is based upon the importance of the topic to the history of the quest for social justice, the strength of the proposal and the applicant’s qualifications for research on the topic. Applicants are encouraged to use the Fromkin Memorial Collection in some way toward their research.

Requirements: The grant recipient delivers the Morris Fromkin Memorial Lecture during the Fall 2020 semester, submits a documented manuscript of the lecture to the UWM Libraries and assists in arranging any subsequent publication by the Libraries of the final research. The recipient may retain copyright, but the UWM Libraries reserve the right to include the paper in a future online or print publication.

Application: To apply for the Fromkin Research Grant and Lectureship, send a formal letter of application to Michael Doylen, chairperson of the Fromkin Research Grant Committee, Administrative Office, UWM Libraries.

Deadline: Applications must be received by email (libadmin@uwm.edu) or in the UWM Libraries Administrative Office (room W115) by Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

More information is available online.