GEMELA invites members in good standing to submit proposals for co-sponsorship of mission-related events such as symposia or mini-conferences. This grant is not for panels organized by GEMELA at other conferences or venues, nor may it cover individual travel or conference/symposium expenses. Examples of expenses that the grant might cover include but are not limited to: honoraria for keynotes, facilities costs or refreshments. There will be one call in the year in which there is not a GEMELA conference, and one grant will be awarded per call. The maximum amount awarded will be $500.
Here you can find the latest symposium to receive a GEMELA grant.
To be considered, members should submit a 1- to 2-page proposal and 1-page budget to GEMELA’s 1st Vice President at perez_montse@wheatonma.edu. Proposals must meet the following guidelines:
1. Co-sponsorship will be considered as long as GEMELA is not hosting its conference during the same semester.
2. Clearly state the event goal and provide rationale for organizing it.
3. Explain how the project relates to GEMELA’s mission.
4. Specify who is involved in the project. Please note that a GEMELA member in good standing must be the primary organizer or co-organizer of the event.
5. Describe the intended audience.
6. Include a budget that details specific expenses. The budget should specify how GEMELA funds will be used and indicate other funding sources.
7. Include a timeline.
8. Indicate how the organizers will promote the event.
Proposals for co-sponsorship will be evaluated by the board. The award criteria are:
1. Alignment with GEMELA’s mission to promote women’s cultural production in medieval and early modern Spain and colonial Latin America as well as the Pacific and Luso-Brazilian worlds through 1800.
2. Project feasibility.
3. Financial need.
Upon receipt of an award, event organizers must list GEMELA as a co-sponsor on all promotional materials and programs. The 1st Vice President will provide awardees with digital files for the GEMELA logo.
Receipts are not required. Within 30 days from the conclusion of the co-sponsored event, awardees must send a report of no more than 500 words to GEMELA’s 1st Vice President (perez_montse@wheatonma.edu). The report should indicate clearly how the funds were spent and should also give details about the event’s success. Additionally, awardees should send the 1st Vice President a copy of the advertisement and/or program at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the event. The GEMELA board will promote the event to our membership and will retain a copy of the program/advertisement for our records.