The Social Responsibilities Round Table is pleased to announce the SRRT Conference Grants that will help finance either in-person or virtual attendance at the ALA Annual Conference. The $1000 award covers limited fees related to airfare, lodging, and conference registration. The grants initially launched in 2019. Up to two grants will be given each year.
Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) members and leaders play a critical role in the efficacy of the round table - the ability to successfully carry out the mission of the task forces, to engage new members, and to run the meetings at ALA Annual. The SRRT Conference Grants sponsored by the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) will help finance attendance at the ALA Annual Conference. The $1000 award covers limited fees related to airfare, lodging, and conference registration. SRRT will fund up to two applicants per year.
Criteria
The SRRT Travel Conference Grants Selection Committee will consider the following in its deliberations:
- The applicant's conference interests and goals regarding ALA and SRRT
- The applicant's potential contributions to ALA and SRRT
- How the applicant intends to use the ALA conference experience in their career, at their home institution, and/or in local, state and regional associations
Eligibility
Applicants must be personal ALA/SRRT members.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2024. All applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee's decision by March 1, 2024.The timestamp on the application submission shall be confirmed. Recipients will receive half of the award prior to conference, and the remaining half after conference.
Questions?
For assistance, please contact Kevin Strowder with the ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services at kstrowder@ala.org, or 312.350.1624.