THE SELECTION PROCESS

Following each submission deadline, the Executive Director of the Association sends all funding requests to the members of the selection committee to undergo two rounds of evaluation, one for viability and one for rank ordering. In the first round, each member of the committee independently reads the proposals to determine which projects are viable and worthy of funding. In round two, the viable requests are ranked and the rankings are communicated to the chairperson of the committee via email. Criteria to be used in making this evaluation include:

1. (1) innovation of activity,
2. (2) appropriateness of institutional venue,
3. (3) impact and importance of project,
4. (4) anticipated contribution made to the field of Modern Greek Studies.

Once decisions have been made, the chair announces the winners of the competition to the MGSA Executive Director and to the members of the Selection Committee. All applicants are notified in writing by the chair of the committee.

PAST WINNERS OF THE GRANT

• Gregory Jusdanis Ohio State University
  May 1, 2010
  The Teaching of Modern Greek Literature: What are the Texts in the Class?
  


• Artemis Leontis, University of Michigan: Workshop on Modern Greek Language, March 2006.
  


• Vangelis Calotychos, Columbia University: Symposium on Anagnostakis, April 2006.

MGSA FUND FOR INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES

Biannual Submission Deadlines: October 1, April 1

This fund, for innovative initiatives in Modern Greek Studies, provides monetary support to institutions of higher learning and other professional organizations to support conferences, workshops, and other related activities that promote Modern Greek Studies (including those of the Greek diaspora). Granted on a competitive basis, up to five grants will be awarded annually, each for a maximum award of $500.

GUIDELINES

Applicants should submit a brief proposal outlining their project in as much detail as possible (approximately 3 pages), including a project overview, a timeline for the project, and anticipated benefits to the field of Modern Greek Studies. Applications may also include a list of topics and speakers and evaluation forms to be completed by participants, if applicable. To apply, applicants must be current members of the Association. Applications should be submitted electronically to S. Victor Papacosma, Executive Director of the Modern Greek Studies Association, at mgsa@kent.edu. Award recipients must list the MGSA as a co-sponsor of the event as well as of any future project(s) that ensue from the activity. Upon completion of the activity, organizers must also submit a brief report to the Executive Director of the Association. The report may be disseminated to the membership of the Association electronically as well as through the MGSA Bulletin.

THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

The committee comprises three eligible members who will serve for a three-year non-renewable term. Their selection is based on the need for disciplinary, academic standing, and gender representation on the committee, with one of the members being an active member of the MGSA Executive Board and serving as the Committee's chair. The other two members must be current members of the Association but not of the MGSA Executive Board. The committee's service begins on January 1, for a three-year term. It remains operative until a subsequent committee is appointed. The chairperson of the committee is a voting member of the committee.