As in recent years, lectureship funds should be requested by department chairs and center directors on behalf of their programs. Individual faculty members should bring their own proposals to their chair or director for their consideration. We will consider applications for funding for thematic departmental lecture and colloquia series in addition to special events and conferences.
The Lectureships funds are intended to support events with outstanding individuals from outside the Brown community. The proposals can include a single special event/conference and/or a series of thematic lectures or colloquia beyond a department’s typical lecture or colloquia series that supports the department’s or center’s intellectual and educational mission.
Please note that honoraria generally do not exceed $1,000 per person in these budgets. For online events, the honoraria should be kept below $500 per person. Please keep in mind that in-house speakers cannot receive honoraria. Generally, room and board should not exceed $800 per person. Please limit hospitality expenses where possible. All requests for reimbursement for entertainment expenses must be in compliance with Brown University policies. Lectureship funds may be supplemented by other university or outside sources.
Each department is invited to submit a single proposal that can include requests for support for multiple events or series. When requesting multiple events or series, please indicate the order or priority. For each event or series, please include the following information:
The proposals received will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Please send your requests (one per department) to Dean_of_faculty@brown.edu no later than February 17.
When inviting speakers from abroad, you should inquire about current procedures for independent contractor payments to foreign visitors by contacting the Controller's Office.