Deadlines for FAIC grants and scholarships

February Deadlines for FAIC Grants and Scholarships

Applications are due in February and March 2012 for requests for
funding in eleven categories that support projects by AIC members.
Guidelines, application forms, and tips for writing applications and
letters of support, are available at

    <URL:http://www.conservation-us.org/grants>

or from the FAIC office. All materials, including any required
letters of support, must be received by the published deadlines for
consideration.

    Feb. 1, 2012
    The "Take a Chance" Grant was established in honor of Carolyn
    Rose, and provides support for conservation research or projects
    that might not otherwise be funded.

    Feb. 1, 201:
    The Christa Gaehde Fund promotes study and research in the
    conservation of art on paper by members of the AIC. Projects may
    involve individual study; attendance at workshops, conferences,
    or other events; purchase of materials for research projects; or
    other activities in keeping with the purpose of the fund. Awards
    typically range from $500 to $1,000.

    Feb. 1, 2012
    The Carolyn Horton Fund supports continuing education and
    training for AIC members who are professional book and paper
    conservators. Awards typically range from $500 to $1000.

    Feb. 15, 2012
    Individual Professional Development scholarships offer support
    of up to $1000 to help defray professional development costs for
    AIC members who are Professional Associates or Fellows.

    Feb. 15, 2012
    Special NEH Individual Professional Development scholarships are
    available of up to $1,000 to support AIC members (U.S.
    citizenship or residency required) attending NEH-funded FAIC
    workshops:  Modular Cleaning Program, Scientific Analysis of
    Photographs, Conservation of Transparent Papers, Hands-on
    Digital Imaging, Identification and Conservation of Digital
    Prints, and Contemporary Print Identification.

    Feb. 15, 2012
    Collaborative Workshops in Photograph Conservation scholarships
    of up to $1,000, plus waiver of registration fee, are available
    to international participants in "Scientific Analysis of
    Photographs" and "Identification and Conservation of Digital
    Prints."  These scholarships are funded through a grant from The
    Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

    Feb. 15, 2012
    AIC-CERT Continuing Education Scholarships help support AIC-CERT
    members to attend training offered at the AIC Annual Meeting.
    Priority is given to non-conservators who would not otherwise
    attend. These scholarships are funded through a grant from the
    Institute of Museum and Library Services.

    Feb. 15, 2012:
    Lecture Grants offer up to $500 for the purpose of presenting
    public lectures to help advance public awareness of
    conservation.

    Feb. 15, 2012
    Regional Angels Grants offer up to $1,000 toward the development
    and implementation of volunteer projects that bring teams of
    conservators to work with collections in need of care around the
    country.

    Feb. 15, 2012
    Workshop Development Grants offer up to $1,000 to help defray
    costs for development and presentation of regional workshops for
    conservators.

    March 10, 2012
    Samuel H. Kress Conservation Fellowships are designed to provide
    9 to 12 month mentored professional development opportunities in
    a variety of settings for recent graduates of conservation
    programs. It is expected that nine Fellowships of $32,000 will
    be awarded. Applications must be made by the host institution,
    which may propose a specific candidate or seek applicants after
    application.  Please note that guidelines and application forms
    have been revised significantly for the 2012 deadline.

Electronic submissions are encouraged. All materials, including any
required letters of support, must be received at
faicgrants<-at->conservation-us<.>org or the FAIC office by the published
deadlines.

For more information, contact Eric Pourchot or Abigail Choudhury
<achoudhuryconservation-us.org or 202-661-8070.

Abigail Choudhury
Development and Education Associate
Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic
    and Artistic Works
1156 15th St, Suite 320
Washington, DC 20005
202-661-8070
Fax: 202-452-9328


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