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Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. today for the E. O. Smith Arts and Humanities Faculty Development Fund. Full-time faculty members in the arts and the humanities are invited to submit their proposals for these competitive, peer-reviewed projects funded at $2,000–$7,000 to support opportunities for their professional development. Eligible candidates must be members of departments included in the arts (art, fine art, design, art conservation, theater, music, dance) or the humanities (history, art history, museum studies, philosophy, religious studies, literature, English, modern and classical languages) and who teach disciplinary-specific courses in the arts and humanities.

Candidates are required to submit their proposals to the selection committee detailing how they would use the funding and include a curriculum vitae and detailed project budget. Funds may be used only for expenses directly related to professional development in the applicant's discipline, including research, supplies used in research or publication of research, travel, or other similar professional activities. Funds may not be directed toward internal administrative or social functions or for personal use. Projects consistent with the mission and goals of the Monroe Fordham Regional History Center will be given preference. Previously funded candidates may reapply (for a new phase of the funded project or for a new project), but previously unfunded candidates will be given preference.

Information about the fund and application process is posted on Blackboard. Completed applications must be submitted online by the end of the day today. The announcement of funded proposals will be made in December, and expenses according to the approved budget must be incurred during the calendar year from January 1 to December 31, 2018. Recipients will be required to complete or make significant progress on their projects during that time.