The past three years have forced anthropologists to reckon with their discipline’s history and the nature of the relationships they forge through their research. They are finding themselves asking themselves hard questions about the ethical implications of the work they do.
The best way to advance knowledge in anthropology is to draw on new sources of insight. The best way to ensure anthropological research has an impact is to make sure projects are meaningful for everyone involved. By supporting projects that are collaborative from the get-go, the Wenner-Gren Foundation hopes to demonstrate the value of this new approach to research for the field more generally.
Join the President of the Wenner-Gren Foundation, Danilyn Rutherford, along with Donna Auston, the Foundation Anthropologist for Disciplinary Conversations and Public Outreach, and Subhadra Channa, Member of the Engaged Research Grant Review Committee, for a discussion of Wenner-Gren’s programs and information on how to apply. The bulk of the workshop will focus on Engaged Research Grants, which support projects planned and carried out in partnership with members of marginalized or minoritized communities. These grants are open to scholars with doctorates in anthropology and related fields and doctoral students pursuing PhDs in anthropology and related fields. Danilyn will describe the program’s objectives, go over the criteria of evaluation, and offer tips on writing a winning proposal.
There will be plenty of time for questions.?
For more information on the Engaged Research Grants, and all of Wenner-Gren’s programs, visit wennergren.org.
