Cultural Studies at IU supports CS-minors traveling to present at a professional conference or to conduct research or field work. Awards are capped at $1,000 and 6 such awards will be distributed over the course of the academic year, with 3 given each semester. The deadline is rolling throughout the academic year until funds have been fully distributed. 

To apply, please submit a 1-page cover letter explaining the request, outlining its relevance to the student’s research, and explaining expected costs; a current CV; a copy of the minor declaration form, and a brief letter of support from a faculty member.  Application materials should be submitted via email to cstudies@iu.edu.

All current students minoring in Cultural Studies are eligible for this award. Please note that total awards for any student will be capped at $1000 per year. 

Please also note that awards cannot be given retroactively.  All awards are subject to university restrictions and regulations.