Call for Applications
The Humanities Grant Writing Camp is hosted by the Institute for Research in Humanities and facilitated by the UW–Madison Writing Center. The camp provides participants with a structured introduction to the nuts and bolts of writing funding proposals to support a wide range of humanities work, from research travel and dissertation writing to public humanities projects. Eligibility criteria include enrollment in a UW–Madison graduate program in the humanities or humanistic social sciences.
The Humanities Grant Writing Camp will take place from Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 31, 2025 and require an advisor endorsement.
HGWC participants who submit a grant proposal or project support application (whether through their respective graduate programs or to any campus unit or external funding agency) between June 1, 2025 and June 1, 2026 will receive a stipend of $250.
Eligibility
- enrolled in a UW–Madison graduate program in the humanities or humanistic social sciences
- advisor approval
Application process
Complete the application form by clicking on the red button below. The HGWC application asks you to describe your current research/ dissertation, identify some potential funding sources relevant to your research and/or career plans, and state what you hope to gain from participating in the HGWC. A CV or résumé, and a faculty advisor support statement are also required.
Additional resources for attending Humanities Grant Writing Camp
Child Care
Students with children may be eligible for financial assistance through the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program (CCTAP), including during participation in a Dissertation Writing Camp. Applicants must have a confirmed space at an approved (licensed/accredited) child care provider in Wisconsin. For those looking for short-term coverage, the Office of Child Care and Family Resources sponsors a fund for reduced-rate, drop-in care called KidsKare. Little Chicks provides care in their non-traditional program on an hourly basis. This reduces the hourly rate from $14 per hour to either $5 per hour for faculty and staff or $0 per hour for any students currently receiving CCTAP.
Reduced and low-cost parking
UW–Madison Transportation Services is offering reduced and low-cost parking this academic year. All UW–Madison graduate and professional students are eligible. Parking options include semester permits, annual permits, flex permits, afternoon permits, and night permits valid in different parking lots across campus. Product availability will vary and may be limited. Learn more and apply for reduced and low-cost parking options.