Educating undergraduate women for leadership in the 21st century.

Note: Newcomb (Fellows) grant applicants who submitted proposals on March 1 will receive notification during the second week of April regarding proposal status.  For faculty, this would include research, teaching, community engagement, and special initiative grants.  For students, this includes research, conference, and community engagement.

Newcomb College Institute offers a variety of grants for faculty, students, and community organizations. Note that the various grant types have different application deadlines.  For more information, please contact Jan Mulvihill at jmulvihi@tulane.edu.

For students:

Application to participate in the Annual LeaderShape Institute now available

Newcomb Student Programs invites you to apply to participate in the Annual LeaderShape Institute. One to two undergraduate women students will be selected to represent the Newcomb College Institute and Tulane University for this incredible opportunity. The LeaderShape Institute is an interactive, energizing, and unique experience that inspires and motivates leaders to live in a state of possibility and lead with integrity. As a participant, you would attend a week-long session and experience a hands-on multidimensional curriculum with respected professionals.

For more information and to apply, click here or contact  cheaney@tulane.edu.

Research Grants
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

These grants are available to current full-time undergraduate women at Tulane who also plan to attend Tulane full-time for the semester following funding. These funds support academic research initiated by the student, which can include research in collaboration with other qualified students or Newcomb Fellows. [ Read More ] The amount awarded to each recipient is determined by funds available and the number of proposals funded.  The typical amount of a student independent research grant is $1,500-2,000.

Conference Presentation/Attendance Grants
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

These grants are available to current full-time undergraduate women at Tulane to fund costs of attending academic conferences, such as travel and registration fees. Preference is given to students presenting or participating in the conference. [ Read More ] The amount awarded to each recipient is determined by funds available and the number of proposals funded.  The typical amount of a student conference attendance/presentation grant is $500.

Community Engagement Grants
Application Deadline: Spring dates March 1, 2012

These grants are available to current full-time undergraduate women at Tulane who also plan to attend Tulane full-time for the semester following funding. These funds support community involvement efforts in cooperation with a local grassroots organization and require the participation of a Tulane faculty member, in addition to the faculty sponsor. [ Read More ] The amount awarded to each recipient is determined by funds available and the number of proposals funded.  The typical amount of a student community engagement grant is $1,000 - $2,500.

Internship Grants for Newcomb Scholars

These grants provide Newcomb Scholars with an opportunity to obtain experience in a field of interest and support second year Newcomb Scholars for INTU 3000 and the public service requirement. These grants are available only to Scholars.

Internship Grants for Students at Sponsored/Women-Focused Organizations

These grants provide funding to full-time undergraduate women at Tulane who are interested in gaining experience with organizations whose missions relate to women or women's issues. To receive a copy of the application, contact Sarah McAllister at smcallis@tulane.edu

Campus Life Grant

Every academic year, the Newcomb Foundation awards Campus Life Grants to undergraduate women students for programs or projects that impact campus life or student learning at Tulane. Preference will be given to those requests that address women's issues and interests. The maximum grant is $500. To apply, please review the application form.  For more information, contact cheaney@tulane.edu.

Kierr Fund for Community Service Grant

The Kierr Fund for Community Service is awarded to an undergraduate woman at Tulane University to initiate or continue a community service project or program. This fund shall be used to promote community service and volunteerism by women. The maximum grant is $500. To apply, please review the application form.  For more information, contact cheaney@tulane.edu.

Landor Lewis Award

The Agnes Landor Lewis Award is bestowed upon a current sophomore female student (who will be a junior during the fall 2012 semester) from an under-represented group at Tulane University who has distinguished herself through involvement with the Newcomb College Institute, an engaged pursuit of learning, and contribution to the greater New Orleans community. The recipient of the award will receive $2,000; this one-time case award can be used to enhance the recipient's educational experience at Tulane. For more information and to apply, please click here or contact cheaney@tulane.edu.

Shirley Gauff Award

The Shirley Gauff Award is bestowed upon a current first year female student from an under-represented group at Tulane University who has distinguished herself through high school and Tulane involvement, an engaged pursuit of learning, and contribution to the greater New Orleans community. The recipient of the award will receive $2,000; this one-time cash award can be used to enhance the recipient's educational experience at Tulane. For more information and to apply, please click here, or contact cheaney@tulane.edu.

For faculty:

Research Grants
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

These grants are available to Newcomb Fellows in support of academic research.  Grants can be used for domestic or international travel. Grants also support collaborative research involving two or more faculty members or faculty and students, across disciplines. [ Read More ] The amount awarded to each recipient is determined by funds available and the number of proposals funded.  The typical amount of a faculty research grant is $1,500-2,500.

These grants are available to Newcomb Fellows to fund classroom enrichment activities, such as guest speakers. Proposals for an event involving multiple speakers or departments are encouraged. These grants also support the development of new courses with a gender element. These grants may also be used to support faculty interested in teaching one of the INTU 4000 clusters for Newcomb Scholars. [ Read More ] The amount awarded to each recipient is determined by funds available and the number of proposals funded.  The typical amount of a faculty teaching grant is $500 - $1,000.

These grants are available to Newcomb Fellows in support of community engagement projects. An essential element is the involvement of an established grassroots organization.  Projects must in some way directly involve and benefit female students at Tulane. [ Read More ] The amount awarded to each recipient is determined by funds available and the number of proposals funded.  The typical amount of faculty community engagement grant is $1,000 – $2,500.

These grants are available to Newcomb Fellows to fund multiple projects with a common theme during an academic year, such as a film series or series of conferences on a common theme. Projects may be departmental or interdepartmental and must in some way directly involve and benefit undergraduate women at Tulane.  All events must take place on the Tulane campus. The amount awarded to each recipient is determined by funds available and the number of proposals funded.  The faculty special initiative grants have ranged from $500 to $5,000. 

For community members or organizations:

Library and Archives Travel-to-Collection Grants

These grants are available to scholars nationwide who wish to travel to New Orleans to do research in the Newcomb Archives or Vorhoff Library. [ Read More ]

Emily Schoenbaum Community Grants
Application Deadline: May 15, 2012

These grants provide funding to community organizations within New Orleans and support projects that enhance community development through efforts that improve the well-being of women and girls. Preference may be given to organizations with whom we may develop future internship or service learning partnerships.
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