Greetings Colleagues 

 

I'm excited to share an inspiring opportunity from the Mellon Foundation that aligns closely with our College’s commitment to humanities and social justice within higher education. https://www.mellon.org/news/mellon-foundation-issues-call-for-concepts-from-higher-learning-institutions Mellon recently announced on LinkedIn and Instagram a call for concept submissions from higher education institutions keen on developing research or curricular projects in three key areas: 

• Cultures of US Democracy: Projects focusing on the foundational conditions promoting U.S. democratic practices, exploring paths for nurturing and sustaining democracy amidst our complex and divided society. 
• Environmental Justice Studies: Initiatives emphasizing systems-based approaches (e.g., food, water, health) or exploring community-specific interrelated systems through various analytical or disciplinary perspectives. 
• Social Justice and Disciplinary Knowledge: Proposals that demonstrate how certain academic disciplines or interdisciplinary approaches can confront social justice issues effectively, using their unique research and analytical methods. 

 

These categories highlight Mellon’s dedication to fostering just communities, underscored by critical thinking, to address the pressing need for justice-focused research, curriculum, and academic programs nationwide. 

 

Important Dates: 

Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m. EST, November 30. 

Application Deadline: 3:00 p.m. EST, February 15. 

 

Funding level will range from $250,000 to $500,000 for a duration of up to three years. 

 

I anticipate that UTSA will compete this as a limited submission so please let me know if you are interested or have any questions. 

 

Thank you. 

 

--Iwan