Reading Groups
Start a Reading Group
Reading groups provide the opportunity to bring colleagues together to discuss ideas and create intellectual community. A reading group might also help lay the groundwork for a future collaborative project like developing an interdisciplinary team; drafting a grant proposal; drafting a paper or a book proposal; or planning an exhibition or a speaker series.
We encourage proposals that include creative, cross-disciplinary collaborations and/or offer means of engagement with critical issues.
Applications are due the Monday of week four in Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.
Inspiration and Ideas:
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A monthly reading group with faculty across campus to discuss entomology, ethics and art.
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A quarterly book group to explore new research in material cultures.
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A weekly reading group with faculty and graduate students to develop the framework for a proposal on oral histories of the Willamette River.
What We Offer:
- $500 for the organizing faculty member to support their time and/or purchase supplies for your group + space in PRAx (if available) to host your meetings for a period of up to a year after award.
Eligibility:
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OSU faculty working in the arts and humanities are invited to apply.
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Participation in the group is open to OSU faculty, staff, and students, as well as colleagues affiliated with other institutions.
Program & Application Dates:
- Applications are due the Monday of week four in Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Applicants will be contacted by the end of week 8.
How to Apply:
Applications are available via Submittable. You will be asked to provide information about your proposed topic, the work(s) to be read, the goals of your group, a preliminary list of participants, and a potential meeting schedule.