The Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) invites grant applications from regular-rank Duke faculty to seed new research undertakings related to documentary studies, broadly conceived. As a growing number of faculty engage with documentary studies, CDS wishes to incorporate new approaches and perspectives into its scholarly activities.
Areas of focus might include videography and documentary film, photography, podcasting and other modes of audio documentary, oral history, experimental media, and other digital practices. Topics of inquiry are open, including contemporary or historical subjects, and any geographic area. Projects examining global issues may receive additional funding from the Office of Global Affairs.
Deadline: December 11, 2023
Any Duke regular-rank faculty member may apply. Faculty may apply individually or as a pair or larger group.
We will entertain proposals up to $10,000, with awarded amounts deposited in faculty discretionary accounts. Budgets may include:
- Discretionary funds to cover travel to archives or to undertake fieldwork
- Necessary equipment
- Student research assistance