The ARC-M Board invites scholars affiliated with the AISSR to submit proposals for activities in 2025 . “Activities” are events organised by the applicant(s). Such activities may include but are not limited to:
• a workshop or conference
•a masterclass or (methodological) training
•an excursion
•a societal outreach activity
•a lecture

Criteria for eligibility are:
•Thematical fit within the ARC M
•Involvement of at least one scholar affiliated with the AISSR in the organization of the activity.
•Minimum 200, maximum 2000 euros from ARC M budget per proposal.

Organising teams may include people from other institutes and faculties, other universities, or non-academic organisations. Activities may be open to selected participants only, or to a broader audience. Co-financing by other institutions is encouraged. Besides the financial support, the ARC-M can provide support with:
•booking a room on campus and/or hosting an online webinar
•communication on website and other UvA channels
•making travel arrangements for external guests

The total ARC-M budget for this call is 6000 euros. Should we receive more proposals than can be funded, the Board will decide which proposals to fund, according to the following selection criteria:
•Appeal of the activity to members of all AISSR departments (sociology, anthropology, GPIO, and
political science)
•Diversity in types of activities
•Appeal of the activity to staff at different levels of seniority
•Collaboration with other faculties or organisations
•All are welcome to submit a proposal, but applicants who have not previously received funding
take priority

Proposals must be submitted no later than 25 October. Proposals should include:
-a description of the activity of no more than one page (including purpose and targeted audience)
-a workplan for the organization of the activity, max half a page (i.e. an overview of who does what)
-a budget which specifies the expected costs
-your preference for when the activity should take place (if any)

Submit your proposal via e-mail to arc-m@uva.nl. Applicants will be informed whether their proposal will be funded by the end of November. Feel free to share the call within your UvA networks! Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.