KU Libraries accepting applications for fifth annual Research Sprints

The University of Kansas Libraries are now accepting applications for the fifth annual Research Sprints — a program offering faculty and academic staff the opportunity to work intensively with a dedicated team of expert librarians for one week on a research or instruction project. 

The 2020 Research Sprints will take place the week of May 18-22, with a showcase event on the final day. Research Sprints will focus on interdisciplinary projects that cross boundaries between two or more disciplines, and each selected project will be awarded a $1,000 stipend.

Recipients will be teamed with librarians to advance their Research Sprints proposal (video), coming together for a week of focused work without distractions to produce a tangible product or outcome. Proposed projects need not be standalone; they may be a component or a module of a larger project that helps meet a well-defined milestone toward a bigger goal. Individuals or combined groups of faculty or academic staff may apply. Project teams may consist of non-faculty members.

KU Libraries faculty and staff offer a range of expertise including digital pedagogy, digital scholarship development, GIS, systematic reviews and course redesign, to name a few.

The libraries will host an information session Feb. 6, 3-4 p.m., in Watson Library, room 455. Interested applicants are invited to attend to learn more about the program, discuss the application process and explore project ideas. To RSVP, please email researchsprints@ku.edu.

Completed applications are due by 5 p.m. March 6. Apply on the Research Sprints information page.