FRANKE BOOK MANUSCRIPT WORKSHOP GRANTS

Also see: Franke Faculty Grants Program

​

Beginning spring quarter 2025, the Franke Institute is initiating a new program of grants for Book Manuscript Workshops for tenured faculty members in the Humanities Division. A grant of up to $4,500 for a Book Manuscript Workshop can be applied for through this Franke program. Tenured faculty members who are looking for feedback on their book manuscript may apply to bring a maximum of three external faculty colleagues to the UChicago campus in Hyde Park to read and discuss a book manuscript that’s around three-quarters completed. All tenured faculty are invited to apply, although priority will be given to those at the rank of Associate Professor. This workshop is an in-person, day-long collaborative event among the UChicago faculty member and three external faculty colleagues from different institutions who share work on similar topics.

The Book Manuscript Grant is awarded for these expenses for the day-long event: honoraria (@$500 each for three external faculty colleagues); transportation to and from the UChicago Hyde Park campus and hotel for two nights (before and after the workshop); and meals during the workshop (lunch, dinner). Budgetary constraints mean that we cannot guarantee that every application will be funded (or fully funded). We are happy to work with you to discuss your proposal in advance of application.

The faculty recipient of a grant for their Book Manuscript Workshop is responsible for organizing the event in conjunction with their department (including travel and lodging arrangements for the three external colleagues as well as logistics for conference room use, meals, and payments). The Workshop may take place at the Franke Institute provided that the space is available for your Workshop’s date. Please contact Vee Bonney, Manager, Finance & Events at the Franke Institute, to inquire if the Franke conference room is available on a specific date for your Workshop. If the conference room is available, she will provide a Franke room reservation form for you to fill out and return to her. Ms. Bonney can be reached at: vbonney@uchicago.edu.