ASTR Collaborative Research Award Grant

ASTR Collaborative Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Amount: US $1,750
Last Updated: June 02, 2025

Summary

The ASTR Collaborative Research Award aims to enhance research collaboration across various academic and community contexts, both domestically and internationally. This award supports reciprocal visits between U.S. institutions and scholars from under-resourced institutions, promoting diversity in theatre scholarship. With a funding amount of $1,750, the award encourages creative projects, workshops, and presentations that contribute to the ASTR community, fostering lasting relationships and enriching the field of theatre research.

Overview

Purpose To foster the exchange of research across different academic and community contexts within the U.S. or between U.S. scholars/artists and those abroad. To foster long-term relationships benefiting faculty who work in different types of institutional environments. To foster the exchange of research in subject areas underrepresented in U.S. theatre scholarship, pedagogy, and performance practice. To enrich and diversify ASTR’s membership. Guidelines The exchange will take the form of collaboration on scholarly or creative research. The award facilitates reciprocal visits by faculty between two U.S. institutions, or the hosting of a faculty member from abroad at a U.S. institution (or vice versa). In specific circumstances, the award could be used for a one-way visit by a scholar or artist from an under-resourced institution, if the application otherwise fulfills the objectives of the award. Project outcomes might include: A jointly written article submitted to Theatre Survey; A seminar or plenary presentation at the ASTR annual meeting; A collaborative research or creative project (which could take the form of practical work); Reciprocal workshops or seminars for students; Reciprocal public lectures or forums; or Some combination of these activities. Project activities, including reciprocal visits, should be completed by November 1 of the following year the award is granted. Amount The amount awarded is $1,750. Please note that this amount may be split among recipients.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. At least one participant from a host institution must be a current ASTR member.All faculty named in the application should be involved in the application’s development. Applicants are encouraged to seek matching funds from their home institutions. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.