Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards (ISRCA)
The ISRCA program funds UMD faculty research and creative projects in the humanities, interpretive, archival, and creative fields to advance scholarly impact and professional development.
Funder: University of Maryland
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; funds may be used for teaching release, summer salary, or research-related expenses.
Summary: Supports UMD faculty pursuing independent scholarly or creative projects in humanistic, interpretive, archival, or creative domains.
Key Information: Internal program; eligibility and requirements set by annual solicitation—review program page for updates.
Description
The Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards (ISRCA) is an internal funding program at the University of Maryland, jointly offered by the Provost and the Vice President for Research. The program is designed to advance the professional development of UMD faculty engaged in independent scholarly or creative projects. It specifically supports work that employs historical, humanistic, interpretive, or ethnographic approaches; explores aesthetic, ethical, or cultural values; conducts critical or rhetorical analysis; engages in archival or field research; or develops creative works. The intent is to increase the research activity, visibility, and impact of faculty in these domains.
