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--- ARSC CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS --- Application Deadline: November 30, 2007 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is now accepting applications for ARSC Conference Travel Grants to be awarded in 2008. The grants are designed to: -- encourage ARSC members to attend their first ARSC conference -- reach out to college students and professionals in the early stages of their careers -- promote mentoring and professional development opportunities -- advance scholarly research and publication -- support ARSC members who desire to participate more actively in the association. Grant recipients are awarded: -- complimentary registration for the entire ARSC Annual Conference -- gratis registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop, and -- reimbursement up to US$750 to defray the expenses of transportation and lodging (upon approval of valid receipts, to be submitted after the conference). At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of ARSC in good standing, planning to attend his or her first ARSC conference. The applicant must also be one of the following: -- a college or university student aspiring to work with sound recordings -- a recent graduate seeking a professional position involving sound recordings -- a professional within the first five years of his or her career, who has demonstrated a dedication to sound recordings -- a researcher or discographer showing compelling prospects for the publication or dissemination of his or her scholarly work. Each applicant must submit: -- a letter of application describing the applicant's background and current activities, clearly indicating why the applicant merits consideration for an ARSC Conference Travel Grant -- a proposed budget for travel costs -- an itemization of any non-ARSC funds that the applicant may receive toward ARSC conference attendance, such as institutional support, etc. -- a brief resume or curriculum vitae, and -- two letters of support, sent under separate cover (e-mail is acceptable). The letter of application and supporting materials must be received by November 30, 2007. Send them to: Louise Spear, ARSC Conference Travel Grant Committee The Recording Academy 3402 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 For more information, please e-mail: [email protected] Applicants will be notified about the award decisions by January 15, 2008.
