The East Asian Studies Center (EASC) seeks proposals to address the COVID-19 global pandemic from an East Asian studies perspective. Funding will support up to three proposals that bring together East Asian studies knowledge and experts. Each proposal should contain the outline for one online event to take place during the Autumn semester.

Outcomes

The events should be scheduled to take place in the online format between August 15, 2020 and December 15, 2020, with a goal of making contributions to the current challenges associated with COVID-19. (Contributions are defined broadly. For example, an event that addresses online teaching is considered a contribution.)

Funding

The funding period is between August 15, 2020 and December 15, 2020. Awards: Up to $1,000, reimbursed after approved incurred expenses. Typically, we provide $300 for a speaker honorarium, so one event in this program can support up to three external speakers.

Allowable expenses:

• Honoraria for external speakers
   

Eligibility

The project must be developed and implemented by current Ohio State faculty or staff with PI status. A project leader will serve as the point of contact for communication with EASC during the grant program process and serve as PI for this program. Please note that online events are the only type of academic program that this funding will support. No other types of activities will be funded. 

Proposal Preparation

Proposals for this grant will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The proposal must outline the ideas and scope. All submitted proposals will be reviewed by the EASC COVID-19 mini-conference grant review committee. 

Required Proposal Components:

1. Proposal title
2. Lead faculty member contact information (name, title, department, email, and phone)
3. Team Members: If applicable, please provide name, title, and department of up to 3 team members who will be working with you on this project.
4. Target audience: Please describe your target audience and expected size. The event must be open to faculty, students, and the general public.
5. Project description (no more than 500 words): Please specify your purpose in organizing the event. Please provide justifications for your objectives in holding the event, as appropriate. It is important to make a convincing case for the potential contribution.
6. Budget: Please provide a brief budget.
7. CV (no more than 3 pages each)