Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards (ISRCA)
Forecasted
The University of Maryland's ISRCA supports faculty pursuing independent research and creative projects in the humanities, arts, and related fields.
Funder: University of Maryland
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; typically 12 awards/year; funding rate ~24%
Summary: Supports UMD faculty in independent scholarly and creative projects in the humanities, arts, and related fields.
Key Information: Internal, competitive UMD faculty funding; application via InfoReady portal.
Description
The Independent Scholarship, Research, and Creativity Awards (ISRCA) provide internal funding to University of Maryland faculty pursuing independent scholarly or creative projects. Administered by the Office of the Provost and the Division of Research, the ISRCA program is designed to foster professional advancement for faculty working in areas that employ historical, humanistic, interpretive, or ethnographic approaches, as well as those exploring aesthetic, ethical, or cultural values. The program supports projects involving critical or rhetorical analysis, archival or field research, and the development or production of creative works, with a particular focus on disciplines where individual scholarship and creative practice are central. ISRCA aims to enhance the research impact and visibility of UMD's faculty in the humanities, arts, interpretive social sciences, and related fields.
