{"id":5685,"date":"2019-10-16T23:05:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T23:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/?p=5685"},"modified":"2024-06-01T19:44:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T19:44:09","slug":"arisc-collaborative-heritage-management-in-armenia-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/?p=5685","title":{"rendered":"ARISC Collaborative Heritage Management In Armenia Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deadline: January 31, 2020<br>Contact Information:&nbsp;<\/strong>info \u201cat\u201d arisc. org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American\nResearch Institute of the South Caucasus invites proposals from collaborative\nteams in support of the preservation and conservation of the Republic of\nArmenia\u2019s archaeological and historical heritage. This ARISC program,\ngenerously funded by private donors, seeks to foster joint work between\nAmerican and Armenian scholars and institutions dedicated to the proper\ncuration and preservation of heritage materials such as artifacts, sites, and\nmanuscripts. Successful applications will demonstrate substantive\ncollaborations that not only contribute to heritage conservation but also\ndemonstrate efforts to build capacity and enhance local knowledge of current\ntechniques and approaches to heritage management. These grants require active\nparticipation of both American and Armenian principal investigators in all\naspects of the collaborative project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of\npotential projects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restoration of threatened archaeological remains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stabilization of historical resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term protection for archaeological sites or historical\n     monuments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curation and permanent exhibition of heritage materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cataloging and recording of collections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digitization of heritage materials for wider public access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancement of conservation lab facilities <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced training for specialists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the level of\nfunding, these awards can also be used as seed grants to demonstrate the\nfeasibility of a pilot program and\/or in concert with funds from parallel\nsources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grantees will be\nrequired to either give a talk or run a workshop pertinent to the subject of\nthe grant while in Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposals are\nsubmitted jointly by a team of two or more scholars and\/or specialists. At\nleast one must be a citizen of the U.S. and one a citizen of the Republic of\nArmenia. Proposals must show evidence of endorsement from all relevant\ninstitutions in Armenia in order to demonstrate the feasibility of the\nundertaking. These grants are not intended for primary research. The\nparticipants must demonstrate that the project requires true collaboration\nbetween both PIs, as well as active participation by both PI\u2019s in all aspects\nof the work required to complete the project.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late, incomplete, or\nineligible applications will not be reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Award Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awards are usually\nmade for a period of 12 months during which the work described in the proposal\nmust be completed. Extensions will be granted only with the explicit approval\nof ARISC. Award checks will be sent to the US collaborator. Awardees are\nresponsible for tax payments in association with this award, either in the US\nor in Armenia. Grants will typically not exceed $4000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grant recipients are eligible to reapply for a second CHM\ngrant two years after completion of their most recent award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application\nInformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants are\nencouraged to contact ARISC in advance of submitting an application in order to\nconfirm eligibility. A complete application will include the following\nmaterials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arisc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CHM-Grant-Application-Form-2019-20-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Application Form (opens in a new tab)\">Application Form<\/a> (This form must be downloaded from arisc.org to be completed.)  You will need to use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Adobe Reader (free) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Reader (free)<\/a> to complete the form using the add text comment tool. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrative description of the project (not to exceed 3 double      spaced pages).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documents: up to 2 pages of illustrative materials such      as photos or maps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itemized budget and budget summary (must show funds requested from ARISC as well as other current and pending support).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CVs for all participants, including associated personnel (limit to 2 pages each including most relevant experience and publications).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of endorsement from all relevant institutions in Armenia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A\nportion of the grant stipend will be withheld until the recipient submits their\nFinal Report on their grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If any item of equipment or supplies\npurchased with grant funds at an original cost in excess of $750 still has\nmonetary value, the resale value must be returned to ARISC; or, upon approval\nby ARISC, such equipment may be donated to an educational or research\ninstitution in the South Caucasus in the name of ARISC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proof of Institutional Review Board (IRB)\napproval must be provided, if relevant, upon receipt of grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be\nwritten in English and submitted electronically to info \u201cat\u201d arisc.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application Review:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposals will be\nevaluated by ARISC\u2019s fellowships committee according to the following four\nprimary criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contribution to the preservation of Armenia\u2019s heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of local skills in current techniques of heritage management and curation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of substantive collaborative ties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advancement of public understanding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notifications of\nawards will be sent out by the end of March 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to receive any updates to\nthis funding call, please email <a href=\"mailto:info@arisc.org\">info@arisc.org<\/a>\nwith your name, contact information, and the subject \u201cUpdates to CHM Grants\n2019-20.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>ARISC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deadline: January 31, 2020Contact Information:&nbsp;info \u201cat\u201d arisc. org Project Description: The American Research Institute of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arisc-funding-archive"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5685"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5685\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11433,"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5685\/revisions\/11433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arisc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}