Hadassah-Brandeis Institute

• Statement of the research question succinctly describing your specific aims, contribution to the field, an overview of the methodology, and (if appropriate) initial findings. Be sure to include a statement explaining what makes your project unique. (250 word maximum)

• A research proposal detailing the nature and purpose of the project and the scope of the work. The description should include information on the project’s background, specific objectives, working hypothesis, and methodology. Include a statement detailing the specific component of the project to be funded by the HBI Research Award. (1500 word maximum)
• Note: If the project includes interviews, attach the interview questions to the project description.

• Discussion of the relevant literature and explanation of how your project will make an original contribution to the field of Jewish Gender Studies. (500 word maximum) 

• Include a start date, benchmarks for progress, and estimated completion date for the project. (200 word maximum)

• Attach a budget with a summary of how the funds will be used. Include: Salary; Travel Expenses; Supplies; Outside Services; Other Items; as well as the Total Cost. Note: $2000 maximum for Juniors $5000 for Seniors. Example provided on the application.
• Include an explanation of the reasons for the requested budget allocation (add to text box).

• List any other grants you are currently applying for to support this project (if applicable).
• List the name and date of any other grants you have received for this project, including previous support from HBI for this project (if applicable).

• List any HBI affiliation for this or any other project (if applicable).

• Attach for each person working on the project. (4 pages maximum per file). Work or publications of particular relevance to the research proposal can be starred .**

• A writing sample in English. (Applications relating to creative writing should include a 10-20 page writing sample, see below). Samples can be either published or unpublished.
• Note: A writing sample is REQUIRED for all proposals except those relating to performance arts, visual arts and film.

• If your project includes a survey, attach a sample copy.

• Junior grant applications only. Exception: All creative arts proposals, both junior and senior, must submit a reference. See below.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR CREATIVE ARTS PROPOSALS

• Proposals in film, performance arts, visual arts and creative writing must include supporting information. See next accordion.  

• ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
  • The quality of the applicant’s work, creative process, and other works of art.
  • If applicable, the quality of the work of organizations or artistic partners involved in the project.
• ARTISTIC MERIT
  • The value and appropriateness of the project to the artistic field, artists, audience, and community.
  • The value and appropriateness of the project to the field of Jewish Women's and Gender Studies.
  • The ability to carry out the project based on such factors as the appropriateness of the budget, clarity of the project activities, resources involved, and the qualifications of the project's personnel and/or partnerships.

• Creative Writing
  • 10–20 page writing sample
  • 1–2 reviews of previous work
  • Reference (see above criteria)
• Film and Video
  • Complete film/video treatment
  • Video excerpt of current project or sample of previous work 
  • 1–2 reviews of previous work
  • Reference (see above criteria)
• Performance Arts
  • Video excerpt of a past performance 
  • 1–2 reviews of previous work
  • Reference (see above criteria)
• Visual Arts
  • Images of current or past work (electronic versions preferred) 
  • 1–2 reviews of previous work
  • Reference (see above criteria)