Graduate Resources

Research & Travel Funding

Graduate Studies

• Doctoral Student Research Fund
  The Doctoral Student Research Fund is designed to support KU doctoral students on the Lawrence Campus who need assistance to carry out research that advances progress toward the degree. A doctoral student is eligible to apply for up to two awards during their graduate program, one before doctoral candidacy (up to $1500) and one as a candidate (up to $2000).
• KU and External Funding

School of the Arts (SOTA)

• Student Travel Fund
  The University of Kansas School of the Arts provides travel funds to support the professional development of its students and to increase the visibility of its academic programs. (Annual eligibility)
• Arts Research Project Grants
  The Arts Research Project Grants provide support for original, independent creative and scholarly research by students in the School of the Arts.

Department of Theatre & Dance

• Theatre & Dance Graduate Student Research Fund
  The Department provides funds to support the academic and creative development of its students, to encourage professional development, support research, and to increase the visibility of the department in the national and international sphere.
• College Graduate Development Fund
  The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences provides the Graduate Scholarly Development Fund to support the scholarly development of graduate students in the College through research travel.The funds are provided by the College, but applications are processed at the department level.
• Departmental Scholarships and Awards
  The Department of Theatre awards over 25 different scholarships each spring for the following academic year. Applications must be completed by March 1.

The Hall Center for the Humanities

• The Hall Center for the Humanities offers a variety of graduate funding opportunities.

The American Society for Theatre Research

• The American Society for Theatre Research sponsors or coordinates several awards, grants, fellowships, and prizes to support and recognize outstanding scholarship in theatre and performance studies.

Association for Theatre in Higher Education

• ATHE Conference Fellowships
  ATHE often provides fellowships for graduate student members to attend the annual conference
• ATHE Awards
  The ATHE Awards Committee is responsible for coordinating nine prestigious awards that recognize excellence in educational and professional theatre.

United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)

• USITT Awards
  USITT is the primary professional association for Performing Arts & Entertainment Professionals. Awards recognize excellence in design and technology.