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CREES Faculty Research & Outreach Grants

The Center for Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies (CREES) welcomes applications for its program to support domestic travel for professional meetings, research, and/or outreach related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. These 3 awards of up to $1,000 can also be used toward domestic or international virtual conference or workshop participation. To apply, please fill out this form and upload an abstract of no more than 250 words explaining the purpose of your travel or virtual meeting.

Eligibility: All KU faculty members, lecturers, and post-doctoral instructors are eligible to apply.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

Terms of Awards: Travelers must adhere to KU travel policies and coordinate their travel plans with the university’s Shared Services Center. All recipients must submit a 250-word report explaining how the award helped advance their professional goals and promoted Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies at KU. Final reports are due one month after travel and/or research is completed and must be sent to crees@ku.edu.

Name (First and Last)

KU email address

Home department, unit, or center

For which of the following would you like to use the funds?

Domestic travel for a professional meeting related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia
Domestic travel for outreach related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia
Domestic travel for research related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia
Domestic or international virtual conference or workshop participation

Please provide a weblink of the conference, workshop, or event you would like to attend.

Please provide an abstract of no more than 250 words explaining the purpose of your domestic travel or virtual meeting, the nature of your participation, and how the trip will enrich your professional goals as well as help promote Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies at KU. Include a budget detailing your anticipated costs (airfare, registration, lodging, etc.), and indicate what other funding sources you have or will apply for.