GENERAL PRPOSAL GUIDELINES
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010 SERIES

PROPOSALS ARE DUE ON OCTOBER 10, 2008

Organized thematically, the series presents speakers who address academic or social issues and subjects in presentations directed at the broad university community as well as the public beyond the university. Funded in part by an annual gift from the Saul O Sidore Memorial Foundation, the series has, for more than thirty years, been a highlight of the academic year.

In recent years, the series has generally presented five or six lectures over the course of either the academic year or one semester.

We welcome proposals that connect the Sidore series to other significant conversations occurring on- and off-campus.

You are also welcome to recast the format. For example, it might be desirable to offer the lectures in a series of evening presentations over the course of a week or two. The 2003-2004 series, Eating as a Moral Act, planned and administered by the Office of Sustainability Programs, was organized as a three-day symposium.

Faculty members may submit proposals as individuals or groups, and they may involve staff and students in their planning. A panel convened by the Center for the Humanities will review proposals. Proposals need not focus on humanities topics.

Proposals should include:

• A cogent discussion of the proposed lecture series theme and its significance to the university community.
• A list of prospective speakers with a summary of their credentials. Please note that the Sidore Foundation does not fund speakers who are on the rosters of speaker bureaus or have agents, and they encourage us to present interesting and engaging speakers, even if those speakers are not well known.
• A discussion of the series format and scheduling.
• A budget outlining expenses.  (See sample budget below.)

Proposals should not exceed five pages.

In recognition of the considerable time and effort involved in organizing the Sidore Lectures, approximately $3000 of the award may be used for staff support, or a summer stipend. In the case of collaborative proposals, the funds can be applied to smaller summer stipends for more than one person. Please stipulate a use for the stipend in your proposal.

The Center for the Humanities will continue to be the primary on-campus sponsor of the Sidore Lectures. The Center will provide limited administrative support for the series by offering assistance with financial management.

Project directors will be responsible for inviting and scheduling speakers and venues, planning publicity, and other substantive responsibilities.

For an overview of the process of directing such a lecture series, please contact the Center for the Humanities program coordinator (humanities.center@unh.edu, 862-4356).

PROPOSALS DUE:   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008

Please provide five copies of all materials OR submit materials via
email to humanities.center@unh.edu

Sample Budget for Sidore Series

Each year, the Sidore Series is supported by the Sidore family foundation with administrative support from the UNH Center for the Humanities.  What follows is an approximate budget based on income and costs associated with previous years.  Organizers should consult with the UNH Center for the Humanities Program Coordinator about any major shifts in available funds or anticipated costs.

 Budget Item:                                    Approximate Cost:
Administrator/Faculty course buyout                     $3,500
Honoraria ($1,333 x 6 or 1,600 x 5)                      $8,000
Travel for speakers (airfare and ground)               $4,000
Publicity:  Posters, flyers, ads, mailing                 $2,500
Accommodations for speakers (2 nights each)    $1,500
Meals (including invited dinner after event)           $2,300
Refreshments at event                                         $1,200
Misc. costs (supplies, purchase of books,
room rental, a.v. equip., etc.)                                $2,000

TOTAL BUDGET                   $25,000