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For Faculty

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The Simpson Center provides financial and administrative support for crossdisciplinary research, teaching, and engagement projects. We support a wide range of activities, including fellowships, cross-departmental research groups, scholarly conferences and symposia, community-engaged collaborations, and other projects.

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Fall 2023: Open September 27, 2023 | Due November 10, 2023
Review the categories below for information on how to apply.

Co-sponsored Community Events

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Important Dates

Application Dates
Rolling

Grants in the range of $200-$500 may be given to support co-sponsored community events that include UW tenure-track faculty, teaching faculty, or graduate students speaking at or otherwise collaborating with cultural institutions in Seattle and the surrounding areas. These venues may include museums, galleries, nonprofits in the arts, social equity and social justice, and other organizations benefiting the community and enhancing its intellectual and artistic vibrancy. Applicants for co-sponsorship are eligible to request use of the Simpson Center’s Zoom Webinar platform, and YouTube hosting.

Scheduling note: The Simpson Center does not co-sponsor events that conflict with other events we are supporting.

Application Instructions

Letters requesting co-sponsorship funds should be sent by a UW faculty member and should:

  • Describe the event
  • List the event date and time, and whether this will be an in-person or remote
  • Link to any relevant speakers, or organizations
  • Specify how much is being requested and how the funds will be used
  • State how the UW and the Seattle community will benefit
  • If requesting use of Zoom Webinar platform, explain the specific need for this platform (as opposed to, for example, the zoom meeting platform).
  • If requesting YouTube Hosting, state how a recording of this event will be of enduring value for both a public audience and graduate or undergraduate education.

Submit letters to Program & Events Manager Caitlin Palo at cpalo@uw.edu.

There is no deadline for co-sponsorship requests. Funding allocations begin each July, and requests later in the year may find that funds are unavailable.