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The Research & Innovation Office(RIO) has awarded $107,000 in combined funding to 19 projects through the . The selected projects span five colleges and a wide range of disciplines—including Art & Art History, Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts, Ethnic Studies, Music and others—and highlight the breadth and diversity of research and creative activity across campus.

The RIO Arts & Humanities Grant Program reflects the vital role the arts and humanities play across the university—fostering connection, inviting a range of perspectives and encouraging deeper exploration of the human experience.

“These projects exemplify the depth and impact of arts and humanities scholarship at ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������,” said Massimo Ruzzene, senior vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes. “We are proud to support this work through the program, which reflects our broader commitment to ensuring these fields continue to thrive as a core part of our research and creative enterprise.”

“The proposals awarded reflect the breadth of innovative work across the Division of Arts and Humanities, which positions ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ among the leading programs in the country,” said Dean of the Arts and Humanities John-Michael Rivera. “The division and the College of Arts and Sciences are grateful to RIO for their continued support.”

Applications were due April 13 and were reviewed and ranked by arts and humanities faculty using established program criteria:

• Significance/value of the project to arts, humanities and/or humanistic social sciences
• Potential of the project to contribute to the field(s) (and potentially beyond)
• Appropriate proposal for use of funds
• How the project will impact the applicant’s career development
• Appropriate evaluation to assess the project’s success
• Qualifications of the applicant(s) and relevance of those qualifications to the project

Please visit the to learn more about the program and past grant recipients.