2013 - 2014 Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series
General Proposal GuidelinesProposal Deadline: October 26, 2012
We welcome proposals that connect the Sidore series to other significant conversations occurring on- and off-campus. Proposals need not focus on humanities topics. We are particularly encouraging proposals that address mathematics, science or interdisciplinary themes with math or science connections. In recent years, the series has generally presented five or six lectures over the course of either the academic year or one semester. 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. See examples of recent Saul O Sidore Memorial Lecture Series: 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012. 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 should include:
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PREVIOUS SIDORE SERIES
2011-2012 Sustainability Unbound 2010-2011 Sea Stories for the Future 2009-2010 The Ghana Connection 2008-2009 Can Schools Reduce Inequality? 2007-2008 Exploring Democracy at Home and Abroad 2006-2007 Violence Against Women: Complicating the Legacy of Andrea Dworkin 2005-2006 Modernity and Evil 2004-2005 Research and the Public Interest 2003-2004 Eating as a Moral Act 2002-2003 Educating Bodies: Culture, Power and Socialization 2001-2002 Globalization and Social Movements 2000-2001 Education for the New Millenium 1999-2000 Women and Religion 1998-1999 Bioethics 1997-1998 Blackness and Whiteness 1996-1997 The Idea of New England |
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: October 26, 2012
Please provide five copies of all materials OR submit materials via email to humanities.center@unh.edu.
If you have questions or need more information, contact Mary Jo Alibrio, Program Coordinator, mj.alibrio@unh.edu or 862-4356
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 |
| 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 |