Special Projects Funding requests will be accepted beginning May 1, 2024 with a submission deadline of June 3, 2024, for projects slated to occur between July and December 2024. The submission window for projects slated to occur from January through June 2025 will be July 1- September 30, 2024.
Examples of possible projects or activities include:
- Networking event
- Panel Discussion (virtual or in-person)
- Webinar
- Flash/lightning talks
- Keynote
- Other creative ideas!
Eligibility: Must be a current and active MRS Special Interest Group
Funding Amount: Up to $1,500 per project*
*If multiple SIGs are proposing a joint event, funding requests may be “pooled” to request more than $1,500
Evaluation Criteria: The goal is to support as broad a variety of projects as possible. To that end, proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:
- Project is a new initiative
- Project is clearly initiated by a MRS Diversifying Materials SIGs to address a well-defined need, with preference, where practical, to projects that meet needs of multiple SIGs
- Projects utilize MRS meetings, virtual programs, and/or publications to broadly engage and serve MRS members.
- Measurable outcomes/deliverables are clearly stated
- Timeline and plan for successful completion are clear and realistic
- Funding request, proposed budget, and staff effort (if required) are reasonable
Evaluation Process: Reviewed and approved by the Career Advancement Committee Chair and their appointees
Proposal Deadline: June 3, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST, for projects slated to occur between July 1 and December 31, 2024.
Funding Decision Notification: June 26, 2024
Please submit your proposal by the deadline according to instructions on this template.
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