University Symposium on
Body & Knowing
Interdisciplinary Faculty Seminar
The Institute for Advanced Study and the Office of the Vice President for Research announce funding for an interdisciplinary faculty seminar on the topic of “Body & Knowing,” the subject of the University Symposium for the two-year period beginning in the fall of 2008. “Body & Knowing” examines the human body both as an object of study and as a producer of knowledge; more information is available at Body & Knowing.
The seminar will be offered in Spring or Fall 2009 and is open to faculty of all disciplines. Funding is available for a course release for up to three faculty instructors for one semester. The award consists of 12.5% of each faculty instructor's B-base salary.
The Institute for Advanced Study and the Office for the Vice President for Research invite applications from faculty to serve as instructors for the seminar. Faculty may apply singly; however, we encourage application of interdisciplinary teams of two or three people. Please note that faculty applying as teams should be drawn from different departments.
Applications should consist of the following:
- A two-paragraph course description.
- If members of the proposed team have worked together in the past, include a brief description of the collaboration. This may include research, curriculum, or other collaborations.
- Full curriculum vitae for each faculty member.
- Completed cover sheet (fillable PDF).
Finalists may be asked to provide a fuller course outline.
Applications were due on Friday, April 25, 2008. Decisions should be made by mid-May.