*2015-2016 VRA Foundation Professional Development Grant: Call for
Applications*
The Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF) is pleased to announce
that it is accepting applications for two VRAF Professional Development
Grants, one to support the advancement of an emerging professional and the
other to support the work of an established career professional. These
grants can be used to support conference attendance, enrollment in a
workshop, or participation in research activities. More information, is
included below, or at
http://vrafoundation.org.s119319.gridserver.com/index.php/grants/professional_development_grant/.
For consideration, please submit your application by Friday, September 18,
2015, 11:59 Pacific Time. If you have any questions about the VRAF
Professional Development Grant or the application process, and to submit
your application, please contact Betha Whitlow, [log in to unmask]
<[log in to unmask]> The recipients of the VRAF Professional Development
grants will be announced by Friday, October 2, 2015.
*OVERVIEW*
The purpose of the VRAF Professional Development grant is to support
professional development in the field of visual resources and image
management. The grant can be used to attend a visual resources-related
professional development opportunity of the grantee's choosing (such as an
association conference, symposium, or workshop), or to enroll in relevant
research activities (such as hands-on field work). In recognition of the
differing professional needs of the emerging professional versus the
established career professional, two awards will be funded. One grant will
be awarded to a student or new professional with up to five years of
experience in the field, and the other grant will be designated for a
career professional with six or more years of experience. At the discretion
of the VRAF Board and with the approval of the applicant, an application
may be moved to a different category that better fits the experience
criteria. Please note that recipients of the award are required to submit a
report outlining how the award contributed to his or her professional
development within 30 days following the event.
*APPLICATION CRITERIA*
Eligibility
· Applicants should be in the field of visual resources and
image management, and may include retirees, the
currently unemployed, or students seeking educational and
training opportunities in support of broad
access to cultural information.
· Membership in the Visual Resources Association is not
required.
· Statements of financial need will be strongly considered.
Acceptable Uses of Award Money
· Transportation costs to and from the event venue
· Registration fees or tuition
· Required course materials (e.g., work books, DVDs)
· Lodging
· Meals – including meals in transit to and from the
educational event
· Research expenses
Non-permitted Uses of Award Money
· Transportation for personal or optional outings
· Alcoholic beverages
· Personal expenses charged to hotel room (e.g., telephone
calls)
· Other optional expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
· Indirect costs (a percentage of grant money taken by the
grantee’s institution to cover perceived
overhead)
*APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS *
1. Please provide a comprehensive budget and breakdown of your proposed
travel, lodging, meal, and other expenses. Where costs are estimated,
please explain (e.g., “roundtrip airfare on United as determined via
Expedia search”; my lodging costs reflect an estimate for a shared room).
If your institution requires you to use a specific airline, or has set a
corporate airfare rate, please note this in the comments section.
2. Be as clear and complete as possible about other funding support you
will receive or are applying for, such as from your home institution, or
other grants and awards.
3. In your Conference Goals statement, please be specific and thorough in
describing how certain conference workshops, sessions, and roundtables will
directly benefit your work and your professional development.
4. Include a 1-2 page resume.
Please submit your application to Betha Whitlow, VRAF Director,
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