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*REMINDER: Application deadline for this grant is Wednesday, July 23, 2014* *2014-2015 VRA Foundation Professional Development Grant: Call for Applications* The Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for two VRAF Professional Development Grants, one to support the advancement of an emerging professional and the other to support the work of an established career professional. These grants can be used to support conference attendance, enrollment in a workshop, or participation in research activities. More information, including the application form, is included below. For consideration, submit your application to Linda Callahan, [log in to unmask], by Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 11:59 Pacific Time. If you have any questions about the VRAF Professional Development Grant or the application process, you may also contact Linda Callahan, [log in to unmask] The recipients of the VRAF Professional Development grants will be announced by Wednesday, September 10, 2014. *Award Amount:* Each of the two 2014-2015 awards will provide a grant of $850. The grant is for use between September 10, 2014 and September 9, 2015. *Eligibility:* Applicants should be in the field of visual resources and image management, and may include retirees, the currently unemployed, or students seeking educational and training opportunities in support of broad access to cultural information. Membership in the Visual Resources Association is not required. Statements of financial need will be strongly considered. *Acceptable Uses of Award Money:* ยท Transportation costs to and from the event venue - Registration fees or tuition - Required course materials (e.g., work books, DVDs) - Lodging - Meals - including meals in transit to and from the educational event - Research expenses (Grant monies may not be used to cover indirect costs at institutions.) *Application Deadline and Decision Announcement*: Applications for the 2014-2015 are due Wednesday, July 23, 2014. The award decisions will be publically announced on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. *Guidelines and Application Form:* http://vrafoundation.org.s119319.gridserver.com/index.php/grants/professional_development_grant/ Application Form: http://vrafoundation.org/downloads/VRAF_PDGrantCall_for_Applic2014.docx http://vrafoundation.org/downloads/VRAF_PDGrantCall_for_Applic2014.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~