We Act Grants support self-designed projects that transform knowledge, passion, and ideas into action, demonstrate creative and effective problem-solving, establish community partnerships, and produce a positive impact. Projects can be done with a team or as individual endeavors. Successful We Act Grant proposals will also address at least two of the six leadership competencies identified in the
Students are encouraged to consider opportunities in industries that can benefit from an increase in diverse representation, such as politics, technology, and science.
Each We Act Grant recipient can receive up to $5,000 in award funding to support expenses related to completion of the proposed project. The amount allocated will depend on the needs the student indicates in their proposal budget.
Eligibility
All currently enrolled students (including currently enrolled seniors) are eligible to apply for a We Act Grant. Priority goes to students who are first-time applicants. In the event that a student is selected for more than one type of 61传媒 grant (e.g. internship grants, Johnson research awards, etc.), they can accept only one. Students may not receive more than one We Act Grant.
Projects are not eligible for academic credit.
Application Requirements
The application includes a series short-answer questions, four short essay questions, and a proposed budget. Students must also upload their resume and identify a partner/host organization and point of contact, where applicable. The Laspa Center for Leadership may contact the partner organization for confirmation.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Information: If your project involves work with human participants (ex. surveys, interviews) your project will require IRB approval. Your faculty mentor must possess the relevant training and be willing to supervise your research methodology. You must correspond via email or in person with an IRB chair or the administrator to receive guidance on IRB requirements. about how to apply for IRB approval.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Information: If your research involves work with animals, you must work closely with a Keck Science professor who has the expertise required for the project and you must receive relevant training and health clearance. All experiments involving vertebrate animals must be approved by the聽. Contact聽Professor Melissa Coleman聽with questions about animal use.
Supplemental Materials
Award recipients should be willing to share their experiences with the community and will be asked to submit:
- A one-paged project summary
- A photo that illustrates the project
Recipients may also be asked to share their experience in other ways, including but not limited to poster presentations and information sessions.
Timeline
Applications for Summer 2025 will open in the spring semester.
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