Carolina Seminars – Call for Proposals

The Carolina Seminars program invites proposals for the 2022-2023 academic year. Grounded in dynamic collaborative study, we expect to support three to four new seminars. The deadline is May 16th, 2022. Carolina Seminars is built around in-depth initiatives designed to study complex problems and issues, bridge disciplinary boundaries, and enrich academic discourse. Each seminar is guided by a group of scholars from two different UNC-CH departments and/or two different institutions, one of which must be UNC. In addition to logistical support, the program offers modest financial support. Preference will be given to seminars that emphasize in-depth discussion of new or in-progress scholarship.

UNC-CH faculty and staff (EPA Non-Faculty) excited to explore a topic through interdisciplinary lenses are encouraged to apply! We particularly encourage applications that will bring together scholars and students from different backgrounds (professional, racial/ethnic, gender, etc.).

Call for Proposals Application – this can also be found on their website. See below for Seminar Guidelines and Requirements.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Carolina Seminars – carolinaseminars@unc.edu.

SEMINAR GUIDELINES

Support is available for Carolina Seminars in two formats—the Traditional and the Problem-Based Format:

Traditional Format (1-year)

• Formed around an ongoing topic area.
• Expected to meet at least six times during an academic year, unless a compelling case is made for a different meeting plan.
• Receives base funding of $1,600 for the academic year. However, conveners may request additional funding for specific needs. Allotted funds must be spent by May 26th, 2023.
• May be renewed annually if the seminar remains intellectually vibrant, active, and in line with the program’s priorities.

Problem-Based Format (2-year)

• Formed around an intellectual problem or task.
• Expected to meet at least six times per year, culminating in a specific work (publication, white paper, research agenda, grant proposal, etc.).
• Receives base funding of $3,200 for the academic year. However, conveners may request additional funding for specific needs. Allotted funds must be spent by May 26th, 2023. These seminars can meet from 1 year to a max of three years.
• Will not be renewed after the proposed period is complete.
• Not required but preferred: Offers a collaboration with other institutions outside of UNC.

Problem-Based Format (3-year)

• Formed around an intellectual problem or task.
• Expected to meet at least six times per year, culminating in a specific work (publication, white paper, research agenda, grant proposal, etc.).
• Receives base funding of $3,200 for the academic year. However, conveners may request additional funding for specific needs. Allotted funds must be spent by May 26th, 2023. These seminars can meet from 1 year to a max of three years.
• Will not be renewed after the proposed period is complete.
• Not required but preferred: Offers a collaboration with other institutions outside of UNC.