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Do you need funding to conduct research related to understanding rising levels of socio-economic inequality in relation to democratic practices, policies, institutions, and norms? Consider submitting a proposal to the UC Santa Barbara Blum Center for up to $3,000 towards your research expenses. Deadline to apply is May 24, 2019. Read on for more info!

By Noreen Balos, Funding Peer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 - 8:15am


OVERVIEW
The UC Santa Barbara Blum Center invites proposals for short-term research funding from University of California graduate students working on projects that contribute to understanding rising levels of socio-economic inequality in relation to democratic practices, policies, institutions, and norms. Proposals are invited from students across the disciplines, and particularly from students affiliated with UC departments and programs in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Projects may be historical or contemporary, and may focus on any geographically defined area in the world, including within the U.S. and/or California.

AWARD
Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 to support eligible research expenses, such as travel and related expenses to conduct fieldwork and/or archival research, data acquisition, interview transcription, and software/supplies directly associated with their research.

DEADLINE
May 24, 2019

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Blum Center CFP for Grad Research