Guidelines for Scholar's Statement

To the applicant: Please ask any scholar who is preparing a statement for your proposal to read these guidelines.

To the humanities scholar: Your statement is not merely an endorsement of the project or letter of commitment. The people who will review the proposal need to know:

1) why you want to be part of this project;

2) what you think the project will contribute to the humanities in Massachusetts;

3) what specific expertise or research interests you bring to the project;

4) what your role has been in the planning of the project;

5) what your role will be in the implementation of the project; for example, will you be a speaker, panelist, workshop leader, discussion leader, or consultant? Speakers should indicate their topics and how their presentations will be tailored to the project's target audience. Consultants should describe the nature and frequency of their involvement in project activities.

Scholar's Statements should not exceed two single-spaced pages, or about 1,000 words.

Questions?

Please consult with Foundation staff if you have questions.

Hayley Wood, (413) 584-8440, hwood@mfh.org

Thank you.