Grants

The Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) sponsors a competitive grant program supporting:

1. student-motivated research
2. attendance at conferences
3. visiting scholar programs
4. performances or artistic displays

Your Department’s Representatives are also happy to brainstorm safe or virtual projects you can apply for.

SAAB meets throughout the Fall & Spring semester to discuss and vote on grants. Grant applicants are then invited to present their application to the Grant Board within two weeks of the date of submission. The Grant Board makes funding decisions based on merit and the project’s contribution to the Lewis & Clark community.

NOTE: The final deadline to apply for grants this Spring will be on Wednesday, April 8th. Keep in mind we hear only up to three grants per meeting, so you may need to apply sooner to ensure a presentation time. Grants are heard on a first-come first-serve basis. 

Would you like to apply? Email Grants Director at saabgrants@lclark.edu about clarifying each step of the application process, or answering any questions. Applicants are required to meet with their student department representatives before submitting application.

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Arts & Expression Grant:

The Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) Arts & Expression Grant supports students who are performing and/or displaying artistic work to the Lewis & Clark community. This work must be academic in nature and may include, but is not limited to, independent projects, musical recitals, art shows, and senior capstone projects.

DUE DATES:

• Grant applications are heard on a rolling basis. Submit your grant application to saabgrants@lclark.edu in order for it to be reviewed by the SAAB representatives.
• All grants will be heard within two weeks of the due date.

Arts & Expression Grant Application

Research Grant:

The Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) Research Grant supports students who are conducting self-motivated research (supported by a faculty advisor) that adds depth and perspective to existing courses, programs, and issues at Lewis & Clark. Such research may be for independent study courses or theses/projects.

SAAB works with the Sponsored Projects and Research Compliance (SPARC) Office to ensure that funded research meets federal guidelines and College policies. For example, the College requires that all staff, faculty, and students involved in research are trained in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and complete online training modules. In addition, if your research involves human subjects, live vertebrate animals, and/or biological materials, it must be approved by an institutional research compliance committee prior to research initiation. Please note that research involving human subjects includes interviews, exemption must be determined by the IRB, and IRB review can take several months. More information and instructions are available on the SAAB grant application or by reaching out to the committees directly.

DUE DATES:

• Grant applications are heard on a rolling basis. Submit your grant application to saabgrants@lclark.edu in order for it to be reviewed by the SAAB representatives.
• All grants will be heard within two weeks of the due date.

Research Grant Application

 

Visiting Scholars Grant:

The Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) Visiting Scholar Grant supports students who are inviting visiting scholars or professionals to campus who will both add depth and perspective to existing courses, programs, and issues at Lewis & Clark. Such programs may take the form of seminars, tutorials, public lectures, performances, and/or workshops. Priority will be given to scholars who can lecture, visit classes, and meet with students on an informal basis. Expenditures may include travel, meals, lodging, services, honorariums, and informal receptions. Please note that there is a $500 honorarium cap and that speaker fees will not be covered by SAAB. This grant category is not intended to fund annual Research.

DUE DATES:

• Grant applications are heard on a rolling basis. Submit your grant application to saabgrants@lclark.edu in order for it to be reviewed by the SAAB representatives.
• All grants will be heard within two weeks of the due date.

Visiting Scholar Grant Application

Program & Conference Grant:

The Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) Program & Conference Grant supports students who are participating in or presenting at conferences or outside educational programs that combine current campus-wide issues and college curriculum and in general enhance the academic environment at Lewis & Clark. These conferences and programs need not directly apply to one’s major.

DUE DATES:

• Grant applications are heard on a rolling basis. Submit your grant application to saabgrants@lclark.edu in order for it to be reviewed by the SAAB representatives.
• All grants will be heard within two weeks of the due date.

Programs & Conferences Grant Application

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IMPORTANT TIPS FOR THE PROCESS PLEASE READ!

All applications should be submitted digitally to the SAAB Director of Grants at saabgrants@lclark.edu. Upon submitting all required application documents, applicants will be notified by email with further details.