Urban Innovation Grants for Faculty and Student Organizations for Events and Programs
Overview
The Mansueto Institute is providing grant support to faculty and student groups and organizations across the University of Chicago for events, conferences at the university, or other programs that focus on cities and urbanization.
Our goal is to encourage and support University of Chicago student and faculty efforts that encourage bold thinking around the future of cities.
Eligibility
Proposals are open to current faculty and undergraduate and graduate student groups at the University of Chicago. Awardees must be current faculty members or students when the grant is awarded and during the period in which the grant is utilized. Students are encouraged to either be part of a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) or select a faculty supervisor with the resources to offer administrative support. Applicants may submit more than one proposal if each proposal is distinct.
Award
Selected projects will be awarded on a rolling basis and must be used for the fiscal year they are awarded, beginning on July 1 and ending June 30th, or they will be forfeited.
Funds can be used for expenses related to events, conferences, and workshops at the university, such as booking outside speakers, refreshments, marketing, renting space for events, or organizing programs around issues impacting cities. All expenditures must be approved prior to purchase or ordering. If any changes are made to the originally submitted budget, approval must be obtained before making the purchase or placing orders. The award is not intended for independent research.
Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed by the Mansueto Institute using the following measures:
- Explicitly Urban: The event or topic is directly related to cities in some way.
- Alignment with Mission: The event or research is relevant to the Mansueto Institute’s mission and work.
- Feasibility & Deliverables: The proposal clearly conveys anticipated results/activities and their significance.
Commitment
Awarded projects are asked to commit to acknowledgement and use of Mansueto brand in publications, marketing, event materials, etc. as a sponsor. Branding materials will be provided. We also encourage applicants to be part of our dynamic scholarship community, including participation in events.