dr. jennifer teitle the university of iowa graduate college
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Dr. Jennifer TeitleThe University of Iowa Graduate College
Awards: Funding in recognition of scholarly or creative excellence
Fellowships: For graduate and post-graduate research and/or education
Grants: Support for research, travel, projects
Internships: Paid or unpaid work experience
Residencies: Room and board within an artist/ scholar community
Scholarships: Funding for education
Define Your Academic Goals
what you want to do where you want to be what you need to get there
Create Your Search Timeline what has to happen, in what order timing is everything, think at least one year in
advance Make a calendar with deadlines (letters,
writing, revision)
Communicate your plans and use the available social networks
• Other students• Advisor/mentors• Online networks• Conferences• Professional associations
The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) Homepage:
SPIN Searches
GRANTS 4 HAWKS
University Database Searches
Crowdfunding
Rally Kickstarter Indiegogo
More ideas from Imagining America and Animating Democracy…
Schedule blocks of time for your funding searches (30-45 minutes)
Search regularly Keep records Set goals
A good match between a funder and applicant is essential. When you find an opportunity ask:
Am I eligible?What is the funder’s mission and does my work fit into it?Who else has this funder supported?
Remember—there are many opportunities out there!
Contact Jennifer at [email protected]
Individual interviews/search strategies
Hands-on training to use the databases
Proposal Review
