Independent Research and Creative Work Awards
The Charles Redd Center for Western Studies invites applications from individuals who are not connected to a college or university as a faculty member or a student, and who are interested in researching or writing on some aspect of the American experience in the Mountain West (defined as including the states of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico). Both new and ongoing projects are eligible.
Award funds are to be used for research support and not as a salary. The amount of the award will be determined by the research needs as indicated in the application, up to a maximum of $1,500. Applicants with a general scholarly interest in Mountain West history are encouraged to apply. Special Collections holds extensive manuscript materials documenting 19 th and 20 th century western American history.
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If you are unable to submit the application electronically, please contact Jason Thompson with the Redd Center at 801/422.4048 or
jasonedwardthompson@byu.edu for assistance by the postmark deadline of
March 15. Electronic applications are encouraged. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Announcement of the awards will be made by April 15. Funds will be available May 1. Award recipients will be expected to submit a one-page report by October 1, of the following year for inclusion in the Redd Center annual report.
The Redd Center will evaluate proposals using the following criteria:
1. How clearly and persuasively does the applicant explain and justify the research question?
2. Does the applicant demonstrate a clear knowledge of what and where the research materials are?
3. Is the Intermountain West the focus of the study and not an interesting sidelight?
4. Does the applicant clearly descirbe what else has been written on the subject?
5. What will be the final product? How will the research be used?
6. Is the budget realistic, conservative, and specific?
7. How did the applicant estimate the costs? (internet, calls to airlines, hotels, etc.)
