PLEASE NOTE:

Until the 2008-2009 budget situation has been clarified, funding of this CAS Program is suspended.  Applications will continue to be accepted.  If funds become available, submissions will be considered in the order they were received.  We recognize that this creates difficulties for many, and regret being forced to take this action

CAS Fund for Conferences and Lectures: Support for Academic Conferences and Lectures in the College of Arts and Sciences

Awards will be made until funding is exhausted.

I am pleased to announce matching support for Academic Conferences and Lectures organized by our faculty members and convened in the Western New York area. The program must occur between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009. Awards up to $2,500 will be made to support Conferences, and up to $500 to support Lectures and Lecture Series.

Requests must predate the conference or lecture and may be submitted any time before 1 May 2009. Do not include original material or receipts. A committee comprised of CAS associate deans will review submissions, and awards will be made until the funding is exhausted.

Successful applicants will acknowledge College support in all publicity for and any publications resulting from the conference or lecture(s).

Proposals should be concise and include:

  1. completed application form (indicate either Conference or Lecture)
  2. topic, description, and objectives of conference or lecture(s)
  3. venue
  4. background of prospective and/or confirmed participant(s) (c.v.(s) if possible and appropriate)
  5. budget: requested funds must be justified and matched by an equal or greater amount from other sources, and those sources should be identified. Budget categories include honoraria, food, lodging, travel, supplies, etc. Awardees should consult Sponsored Projects Services to determine allowable expenses for receptions or social events.

Please submit applications to Associate Dean Lorraine Oak, 810 Clemens Hall.

If you have any questions, please contact Associate Dean Lorraine Oak at 645-2711 or loak@buffalo.edu.