The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Proposals should meet the following criteria:

• The initiative should enhance the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of SAIC students and/or decrease the psychological distress of SAIC students.
• The initiative should be collaborative in nature, including the participation of at least one student, one faculty member, and one staff member. 

Proposals should be no longer than a single page and should include the following information:

• Name and contact information of the primary contact person
• Description of the project, including purpose and rationale
• Summary of how the award will be spent

Note:  As this grants competition has not taken place before, it is not possible to provide examples of previous successful proposals. Proposals could be classroom projects or collaborations outside of class, new efforts or expansion of work already begun, based on the work of an individual with participation from others or the genuine collaboration of a group, or events/exhibitions/performances to take place on campus or involving SAIC community members doing work in communities beyond SAIC. As long as the proposal positively impacts SAIC students’ health, mental health, and wellbeing, it will be eligible for consideration.  

The deadline for proposals is February 1. Awards will be announced two weeks after the deadline. Proposals will be assessed for the breadth and depth of their impact on the SAIC student community. Finalists will be chosen by the SAIC Wellness Center Student Support Network, which is an organization made up of students who have  completed Mental Health First Aid Training and meet regularly to develop strategies impacting the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of SAIC students. Awarded funds must be spent by July 1.

Please send your proposals to Joe Behen, PhD, Executive Director of Counseling, Health and Disability Services atjbehen@saic.edu or SAIC Wellness Center, 116 South Michigan Avenue, 13th floor. If you have questions about the grants competition, feel free to call Behen at 312.499.4271 or email him at jbehen@saic.edu. 

The purpose of the Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention grants program, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is to facilitate a comprehensive approach to preventing suicide in institutions of higher education. This program is designed to assist colleges and universities in their efforts to prevent suicide attempts and completions and to enhance services for students with mental and behavioral health problems, such as depression and substance use/abuse that put them at risk for suicide and suicide attempts.

Application Deadline via SlideRoom: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Book Drop-off: Monday, March 26, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. 

SAIC’s Annual Fellowship Competition has a long-standing history dating back to 1901. The multiple cash awards enable recipients to continue their professional growth through advanced independent study, art-making, research, and/or travel. The Fellowship Competition is held each spring for students who are scheduled to graduate in the current academic year.

For comprehensive Fellowship information, including eligibility, the online application process via SlideRoom, and past jurors, please visit: saic.edu/fellowship. 

Upcoming Fellowship Deadlines 

Fred A. Hillbruner Artists’ Book 

Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Book Drop-off    

Monday, March 26, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.

BFA/Post-Baccalaureate    

Sunday, April 1, 2012 11:59 p.m.

MFA Writing    

Sunday, April 8, 2012 11:59 p.m.

MFA   

Sunday, April 29, 2012, 11:59 p.m.

Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Questions? 

Questions concerning application submissions should be directed to the Visiting Artists Program at312.899.5185 or  fellowship-vap@saic.edu.