Pacific Fund Grant Applicants
MEMORANDUM
TO: Conservatory Students and Faculty
FROM: Giulio Ongaro, Dean
The Conservatory of Music Planning and Priorities Committee will award Pacific Fund Grants commencing in the fall of 2011. Please note that the total amount available has increased over 17% from the 10-11 academic year. The deadlines for fall and spring have changed from previous years so please review them carefully.
DEADLINES:
Fall applications: October 7, 2011 (Noon)
Spring applications: January 31, 2012 (Noon) NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE
Awards will be made in the following categories:
Individual Undergraduate/Graduate Student Awards:
Approximately $4400 available with individual awards of up to $500 each for performance/research/creative projects and for travel that is related to the major(e.g., festivals, master classes, conferences, competitions). Awardees will be expected to submit a report following the conclusion of the funded activity.
Individual Faculty Awards:
Approximately $5650 available with individual awards up to $1000 each to faculty in support of scholarly/performance/creative projects, professionally-related travel, and other professional development activities. Adjunct faculty are eligible to apply, however full-time faculty will be given priority. These are intended to be supplemental awards; applicants must demonstrate that they have first applied to the appropriate central university funding committee for support. Awardees will be expected to submit a report following the conclusion of the funded activity.
Touring Student Ensembles:
Approximately $5650 will be awarded in the fall for the entire academic year by the Dean in consultation with the appropriate ensemble director.
To apply, please complete the application 
prior to the deadlines specified above and return to:
Robyn Cheshire
Faye Spanos Concert Hall, Room 303
209.946.2417