Deadlines for FAIC grants and scholarships

FAIC is currently accepting applications for the "Take a Chance"
Grant, Carolyn Horton Grant, and Christa Gaehde Grant.  Deadline for
all application materials is February 1, 2016.

"Take a Chance" Grant

    The "Take a Chance" Fund offers support of up to $1,000 to help
    defray costs for innovative conservation research or projects
    that may not otherwise be funded.  The Fund was established in
    honor of Carolyn Rose, Chairman of the Department of
    Anthropology at the National Museum of Natural History and
    internationally recognized leader and educator in conservation.

    Applicants must be current members of AIC.  The grant is
    intended to encourage imaginative and innovative projects;
    therefore, funds may be used for any purposes that are relevant
    to the project.  Since other FAIC scholarships and grants are
    available for attending courses, workshops, and seminars,
    applications for these types of projects are unlikely to be
    considered for funding.

Carolyn Horton Grant

    The Carolyn Horton Fund was established to support continuing
    education for book and paper conservators who are members of the
    AIC Book and Paper specialty group.  Funds may be used to help
    defray costs for attending meetings, seminars, workshops, or to
    conduct research or special projects.  The amount available from
    the fund is approximately $1,000.  Funds may be divided among
    qualified applicants.  Carolyn Horton was noted throughout her
    career for her willingness to share her knowledge and her
    adherence to excellence.  She was an AIC Honorary Fellow and was
    always a strong supporter of the AIC Code of Ethics

Christa Gaehde Grant

    The Christa Gaehde Fund was established to promote study and
    research in the conservation of art on paper by members of 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 this goal.
    Earnings from the fund are used to offer awards annually.
    Individual grants typically range from $500 to $1,000, depending
    on the earnings on the endowment and the number of applicants.
    The Fund honors Christa Gaehde, a pioneer in paper conservation.

    If you do not qualify for the above grants, keep your eye out
    for upcoming funding opportunities.  FAIC will begin accepting
    applications for five additional grants/scholarship next week
    (due February 15, 2016).

For more information regarding these grants and other funding
opportunities, please visit

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

Questions?  Contact Sarah Saetren <faicgrants<-at->conservation-us<.>org>


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