WashU & Slavery Scholar Application
Complete the form below to apply for funding opportunities (Research Assistance & Interpretation or Immersive Learning) through the WashU & Slavery Project Scholars program. All funding recipients will be recognized as Project Scholars and required to share experiences and insights facilitated by WashU & Slavery Project support.
Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Below we indicate current availability start dates and deadlines for full consideration.
* Research & Interpretation - starting Fall 2025 (applications are due by end of first week of Fall 2025 semester) * Immersive Learning - starting Summer 2025 (applications are due by final week of Spring 2025 semester)
Your Information
Name, study areas, and contact information
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Field(s) of study
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Please list the degree and field(s) - any majors and minors - you are pursuing at WashU
Year of study
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List year of study in your degree program
E-mail
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example@example.com
WashU Student ID
Phone number
Which WashU & Slavery Scholar opportunity are you applying for?
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Project Research & Interpretation
Immersive Learning (e.g., study abroad or research travel)
Research & Interpretation Application - cont.
Priority Areas for Research & Interpretation
Identify the priority area(s) you are interested in. For more information on these areas visit the our webpage explaining the WashU & Slavery Project Scholars program.
Please identify any priority areas where you would be interested in contributing.
Stories of Resistance
WashU People & Fields
Mapping & Place-Based Interpretation
Digital Humanities - Database Development
Other
If other, please provide the name, title, and email address of the WashU advisor (faculty or staff) agreeing to advise your work on the proposed topic. You can also attach a letter of support below (optional).
Name, title, email address of additional advisor
Please elaborate on your interests in identified topic areas, including any specific issues, research methods or interpretive approaches of interest.
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Immersive Learning Application - cont.
Immersive Opportunity & Funding Request
Program name or basic description of the Immersive Learning opportunity you seek WashU & Slavery Project funding to support
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Dates and location of the Immersive Learning opportunity
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Is this a WashU-approved Study Abroad Program?
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Yes
No
What is the name of the company or entity offering this opportunity
Link to program website
Please provide a link to a website providing more information about this immersive learning opportunity
Describe how the opportunity relates to project objectives of building understanding and capacity to address legacies of colonialism and slavery (max 200 words)
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0/200
Funding amount requested (max $2,500)
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Explain how you intend to utilize this funding
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Additional Information and Submission
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