{"id":47054,"date":"2025-10-28T14:35:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/libraries\/?page_id=47054"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:42:16","slug":"call-for-proposals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/libraries\/special\/events\/fromkin\/call-for-proposals\/","title":{"rendered":"Call For Proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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2026 Fromkin Research Grant and Lecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Golda Meir Library invites proposals for the 2026 Fromkin Research Grant and Lecture. The grant encourages and assists 51ÁÔÆæ scholars in all fields of study to conduct research on individuals, groups, movements, and ideas which have influenced the quest for social justice and human rights in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who May Apply:<\/strong> Full-time 51ÁÔÆæ faculty and academic staff are encouraged to apply, individually or as a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amount: <\/strong>A $6,000<\/strong> award which is intended to cover costs of research such as support for travel, equipment, research assistance, or other appropriate expenses. The award may not be used for salary. As a research grant, the award may not be used for publishing expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basis of Award: <\/strong>The award is based upon the importance of the topic to the history of the quest for social justice, the strength of the proposal, and the applicant\u2019s qualifications for research on the topic. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to use the Fromkin Memorial Collection in their research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements: <\/strong>The grant recipient delivers the Morris Fromkin Memorial Lecture during the Fall 2026 semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application:<\/strong> The application needs to include the following elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n