Using funds from the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Dean's Office, Dean Lattman and the Graduate Representative Organization explore what community means through the Graduate Community Grant process. Each grant project provides a unique context for community experiences, whether running a marathon, rubbing elbows with colleagues at Rocky Run, engaging in a dialogue on diversity, or showcasing one's research. Taken as a whole, these programs and activities help us to understand what today's graduate student wants and expects from the graduate experience.

2006-2007 Community Grant Awards (award details)
Asian Studies Support Group
CSSA New Years Festival
DoGEE Night of Fun & Games
Disparities in Healthcare (Seminar Series)
DoGEE Multicultural Receptions
German & Romance Languages "Meet 'n Greet"
History of Art ABD Workshop
Tarang
Philological Society (Bringing Artist Coco Fusco to JHU)
Grad Night at the Den
Reading Night at the Den
Graduate Student Blog
Turkey Bowl

Graduate Student Life Grants Application
The Dean for Graduate Education and Research is initiating a request for proposals to support the graduate experience in appropriate and creative ways. He has allocated $10,000 to support this effort. This is an opportunity to propose new and exciting initiatives to build and strengthen graduate community at JHU. Proposals are due October 5 and may focus within a discipline, across departments, within residence halls, across a variety of groups, and elsewhere. Their purpose should be to explore the role and relevance of community in creating a more balanced and fulfilling graduate experience. Consideration will be given to proposals of both modest and broad scope. Proposals might be for one-time events, a series of events, or a program.

-Who can apply? Graduate students or graduate student groups.

-How can I apply? Please refer to the proposal guidelines. Proposals will be evaluated based on the extent to which a community need is identified and addressed, feasibility, and impact.

-When should I apply? The deadline for 2007-2008 proposals is November 1, 2007.

-How do I know if my proposal is accepted? If your proposal is accepted, you will receive formal written acknowledgment from the Graduate Representative Organization. This includes a contract that spells out terms for acceptance of your grant funding.

Proposal guidelines
Prepare a proposal of no more than three pages in length (single spaced) that covers the requested information. Use tables, charts, and illustrations, if needed. Add additional information that you think might add clarity or otherwise assist the selection panel to make its decisions.

A completed proposal must include a separate cover page in addition to the proposal itself. Put your best foot forward by including all information requested and presenting each section clearly. Submit your proposal to gro@jhu.edu, with the subject heading "GC Grant Proposal for [Your Title Here]."

Cover page

Title of proposal
Name of contact person (If you are submitting as an individual, include your role at the University. If you represent a group, name the group.)

Contact information including email, phone, local address (all three required).
Name of project advisor.
Desired start date and duration of project.

Proposal

Description of new service or activity. Explain how the proposal identifies and addresses a community need; its impact on the community; and its feasibility.

Timeline of activities; provide as much detail as possible.

Plan for implementation. Be as complete as possible; consider such things as whether there are any licenses required for your event.

Evaluation: How will you know if you accomplish your objectives?

A plan for funding this work in the future, if project is successful.

Include the following statement: "If this proposal is accepted, I am/we are committed to submitting a progress report (if requested) and a final, short report to the Dean of Graduate Education and Research on completion of this project."

Budget (see sample)

Total anticipated funding.
Detailed breakdown of how funds will be spent (see sample below).
Key points to include:
1. Include the number of expected participants per event.
2. Include the cost of publicity.
3. As a rule of thumb, food costs range from $6-$8/person for lunch, and $12-
$20/person for dinner.
Any additional sources of funding.