Marshall University Grant Application Forms & Deadlines

Deadlines: October 1, February 1, and April 1

For projects that will enhance the teaching qualifications, expertise, and experience of faculty members (continuing education courses, attending a conference but not presenting, etc.)

Deadlines: October 1, February 1, and April 1

For on-campus group projects including organizing professional development courses, seminars, and workshops

Deadlines: October 1, February 1, and April 1

For presenting at a conference

Deadline: March 30

For a project you can complete (and send to be published, ideally) in that time frame

Deadline: February 14

For a project focused on teaching innovation that is cross-disciplinary and transferable across programs

Collaborate with colleagues outside of English to up your chances of success.

Marshall University Grant Tips

Apply as often as you can

Look at samples

Write to a general audience

Be specific: explain how this particular conference/presentation will help you and thus benefit Marshall

Pick a project you can complete (and ideally send to be published) in the time frame and explain how that benefits you and Marshall

Use your application narrative for your post-travel summary, changing the verbs to show not what you plan to do but what you did

External Grant Application Forms, Deadlines, & Tips

Deadlines: February 1, April 1, June 1, and October 1

For small humanities projects, single events, lectures, brochures, consultation needs, and planning for more complex projects

Cannot be use for food/receptions

Tips

Look at samples

Read the Council's updated definition of the humanities and parrot their words

Emphasize role of the public and benefit to the public (WV public specifically)

Incorporate other universities and/or non-university individuals (youths and community members)

Talk with Martha Mozingo at MURC early in the process

I have been most successful in receiving minigrants when applying for open-to-the-public educational events.

Deadline: February 1

For research and writing projects in the humanities

Tips

Look at samples

Read the Council's updated definition of the humanities and parrot their words

Pick a project you can complete (and ideally send to be published) in the time frame and explain how that benefits you and West Virginia

Write to a general audience

You don't need to go through MURC for WVHC Fellowships

Be aware that you will be taxed on your award (and perhaps need to complete/pay for an additional tax form when filing taxes)

With all WVHC applications, your chances really depend on the pool.

General Major Grants Deadlines: February 1 and September 1

Media Grants Deadline: September 1

Major Grants support major humanities projects including, but not limited to, lectures, school projects, symposiums, panel discussions, reading and discussion series, exhibits, reenactments, and conferences

Media Grants support the planning, scripting, and production of audio or video materials, websites or a newspaper series.

Tips

Look at samples

Talk to Erin Riebe at WVHC early in the application process and use her feedback

Talk with Martha Mozingo at MURC early in the process

Write to a general audience

Clarity is the key--more words aren't necessarily adding more value

Focus your project on WV generally, if you can (not just Marshall or college students/faculty)

Apply despite the odds (including other Marshall applications)

For my recent successful media grant, I was told that the project didn't meet the correct definition of the humanities and I would not be awarded the funds. But I applied anyway and did receive funding. Don't be discouraged--but take the advice you get and revise.

Final Thoughts

The line on your CV might be more valuable than the cash award

Collaborate to increase your chances

Get feedback along the way