By Tatum Armstrong Dec. 20, 2023
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2023) — Applications are now open for awards and funding opportunities offered by the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies program. These opportunities are open to any student participating in work and research in the Appalachian region.
Graduate students are eligible to apply for the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for the Eller & Billings Student Research Award. These awards support student research in/relating to the Appalachian region.
Applications for the 2024 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia and the 2024 UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award must be submitted by Feb. 16, 2024.
Applications for the James S. Brown Award that are not funded will automatically be entered into the competition for the 2024 UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award.
The Appalachian Center Faculty/Staff Travel Funding is also now available for individuals presenting Appalachian-related work at conferences. Funds of up to $250 will be given in the form of reimbursement so all necessary receipts will need to be submitted.
The Student Travel Award allows for up to $250 and is given up front. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications that are received as soon as possible will be given preference.
For detailed information on any of these opportunities, visit https://appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/scholarships.
For questions about proposals and applications, contact UK Appalachian Center Director Kathryn Engle at kathryn.engle@uky.edu.
For more information about the Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies program, visit https://appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/ or call 859-257-4852.
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