The James S. Rollins Slavery Atonement Research
How to Apply for Research Funding
Students at the University of Missouri-Columbia, without respect for disciplines, are eligible for an award from the Rollins Slavery Atonement Endowment. Research, based on primary sources, leading to the presentation or publication of findings will receive preference.
Applicants must complete the attached cover sheet and provide the following: (1) one-page curriculum vitae, (2) 500-750 word research proposal with a timeline for completion of the project, (3) bibliography not to exceed two pages, (4) budget, and (5) letter of recommendation from person familiar with the research agenda.
The submission deadline is May 1, 2009, and grant recipients will be notified by May 22, 2009.
Please mail the application form along with other requested materials to The James S. Rollins Slavery Atonement Endowment, c/o Black Studies Program, 313 Gentry Hall, University of Missouri, 65211.
2009 Endowment Recipients and Research
- Megan Boccardi
Remembering in Black and White: Missouri Women’s Memorial Work and the Civil War, 1860-1900 - Andre Brown
Black Racial Identity in Black Greeks - Stephanie Child
Health, Disease and Activity Reconstruction in African American Populations - Kristin Henze
Mississippi Mau Mau: Medgar Evers and the Black Freedom Struggle, 1952-1963 - Brett Rogers
Africanism in Missouri/African American Culture - Leroy Rowe
African American Women and Juvenile Delinquent Reform at the State Industrial Home for Negro Girls at Tipton, MO - Andre Thorn
A Qualitative Examination of the Support Systems Impacting African American Student Persistence, Retention, and Graduation at Predominantly White Institutions
2008 Endowment Recipients and Research
- Kate Massman
Lives of James Rollins Former Slaves - Kortet Mensah
African American Women’s Voices - Lynette Nickleberry
Exploring Black Masculinities - Carlia Francis
Lloyd Richard’s pioneering - Todd Platts
Racist Themes in Early Zombie Films