Project Development Awards provide funds to help CHASS faculty members substantially move a project (book manuscript, film, play or substantial creative project) toward completion and submission/production (to a press, film festival, theatre, gallery show, etc.) by creating opportunities to receive input and feedback on works-in-progress.

Proposals may include meetings with scholars or subject matter experts for an open discussion of the faculty member’s work, meetings with community partners, workshops, experimental productions, and other collaborative formats for soliciting feedback on a project. Special consideration will be given to projects that have potential to impact tenure and/or promotion. Applicants must clearly identify how the proposal supports the planned completion or production of the next stage of their project.

Three projects will be awarded for 2026, to be hosted in Winter, Spring or Fall quarter. Awards may cover honoraria for external contributors and/or travel and meeting expenses.

Complete applications include:

• Project abstract (150 words)
• Summary of the project, including progress to date and a timeline for the completion of the next steps
• Bibliography (optional)
• Description and details of the proposed meeting or event to develop the project

Preview the application questions.

For questions or more information: Katharine.Henshaw@ucr.edu.