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MIDAMERICAN CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSICCOLLEGE OF MUSICAL ARTS
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
2012-13 STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR
PROJECT FUNDING
Through the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music of the
College ofMusical Arts, limited funding for student projects has
been made available toencourage research and development activities
in music written since 1945 andtechnology which supports the same.
Exceptions to this time limitation will beconsidered by the
Committee on an individual basis. Application forms areavailable
from the Center's office (MMAC 3004) or in PDF format from theMACCM
website (http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music/MACCM).
EligibilityAll full-time graduate and undergraduate music majors
currently enrolled in theCollege of Musical Arts are encouraged to
apply for project funding. Support forsummer projects will only be
awarded to students who expect to completedegrees at the end of
that term or are returning to BGSU in the fall. Projects mustbe
completed within one year of application and before the student
leavesBGSU. This can be extended one year by written request to the
center.
ProjectsMACCM funds have been designated to encourage a wide
variety of activities incontemporary music and new technology.
These can include:
1. Participation in workshops, conferences, meetings2.
Development of research or teaching tools
3. Guest lecturers, performers, composers, consultants,
commissions4. Off-campus or special performances of contemporary
music5. Sponsorship of workshops, clinics6. Short-term research
projects, including project assistance
Funding will notbe provided for:1. Equipment, supplies,
materials or assistance normally obtained throughUniversity,College
or Department budgets2. Ongoing student employment3. Faculty
salaries or release time4. Activities that have already taken
place5. Projects already receiving significant funding from MACCM6.
Travel for performance competitions
Categories & Suggested AmountsIndividuals may apply in more
than one category and may apply for additionalgrants in the spring
semester as funds permit.
1. Research projects up to $2502. Developmental activities up to
$250
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3. Travel up to $300 (National) or $400 (International)4.
Emergency requests up to $1505. Lecturers, guest artists,
consultants up to $200
Applicants should attempt to secure support from all available
Departmental,
College, University and outside sources. All University
limitations on food,lodging and travel apply. Established ensembles
may request permission tosubmit one application for a group
project.
Review Process and TimetableDeadlines for research, development,
and travel proposals are October 25,January 24 and April 4.Four (4)
copies of the proposal should be submitted toMACCM(MMAC 3004) by
the appropriate deadline date. Emergency grants areintended to meet
urgentor unexpected needs, and requests for such grants maybe
submitted at any time. However,the urgency of the request must be
clearlydemonstrated. Students must have their proposals reviewed
and signed by
the Director of MACCM prior to submission, and must be
accompanied by aletter of support from a faculty member. The
Committee will convene as soonas possible after the deadlines to
review applications.Emergency requests willbe reviewed as quickly
as possible.
Final Report & ReimbursementTo receive reimbursement, all
projects should be completed according to theapplicants proposed
timetable. Applicants must also submit a final report to theMACCM
office, including copies of relevant program materials
whereappropriate, within one semester of project
completion.Applicants will beresponsible for filling out all
relevant reimbursement paperwork before
submitting it to the MACCM office for approval.
The following credit must appear on any printed and published
materials:This (project, presentation, performance) was funded in
part by the MidAmericanCenter for Contemporary Music at the College
of Musical Arts of Bowling GreenState University.
