Proposals submitted to the UCIRA go through a rigorous evaluation process. The following criteria are considered during the review of applications:

Artistic excellence of the project: quality of the artistic work proposed.

Quality of the proposal: How well does it meet the UCIRA's goals and standards? Is the project clearly conceived? Is the proposal sufficiently detailed to permit a reviewer to judge its quality?

Significance of the proposed project: Is the proposed research innovative and timely? Does the applicant establish the originality of the project? What is the relative importance of the proposed work within its own discipline or field and with respect to other research? Does the proposed project have the potential to contribute new insights into arts practice and theory in the UC system?

In cases where UCIRA has recently funded a similar project, preference may be given to an area not previously funded.

Impact of the proposed project: Does the project have the potential to enhance knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and access to the arts in the UC system? Where appropriate, does the project have the potential to reach a large cross-section of culturally diverse or ethnically specific students and/or larger communities? Where relevant, will UCIRA sponsorship result in a significant institutional impact and benefit?

Ability to carry out the proposed project at a high level of excellence: Is there a clear and concrete project design or plan? Are the goals of the project clearly articulated? Is the budget well researched and detailed? Have proposed facilities, equipment, and/or sites been researched, contacted, and established? Is there evidence that key participants have committed to the project? Where relevant, is there evidence that participating cultural communities have been involved in the project's planning?

Other funding sources: The UCIRA expects all applicants to secure additional, matching, and/or "in kind" funding from sponsoring units, participating campuses, and departments. Evidence that such funding has been secured or is actively being sought, should be clearly demonstrated in the project proposal.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Holly Unruh, Associate Director
University of California Institute for Research in the Arts
6046 HSSB
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara CA 93106
Phone: (805) 893-7799
Fax: (805) 893-4336
Email: info@ucira.ucsb.edu

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