The Office of Public Scholarship helps WashU scholars line up internal and external collaborations and opportunities, including assistance with applications, funding, and access to events and workshops.
WashU Opportunities
Funding
Annual Public Scholarship Award
Scholar chosen annually to receive a $10,000 award in the form of research funds
Public Scholarship Matching Grant
Matching grant funding for faculty and for graduate students
Research Amplification
Our office partners with The Conversation and AP Campus Insights to produce Creative Commons-licensed public scholarship that is republished by other media outlets, resulting in high visibility and widespread audience.
Workshops & Webinars
We host workshops and webinars on a range of topics, such as publishing your first book, writing for general audiences, and how to write a successful proposal.
Contact us to organize a workshop for your department, school or research center.
Community Connections
Our office facilitates opportunities for WashU scholars to share their research with local audiences.
| Organization | Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum (WashU) | Propose a New Perspectives gallery talk or teaching gallery exhibit drawing on objects in the museum’s collection of over 8,000 artworks For faculty or graduate students |
| Saint Louis Science Center | Volunteer at a SciFest event, a free weekend expo designed to connect families and visitors of all ages with experts and professionals in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math For faculty, graduate, or undergraduate students |
| Missouri History Museum | Connect with local audiences at the Museum’s Twilight Thursdays series For faculty only |
| St. Louis County Library | Propose a talk for the library’s speaker series For faculty only |
| Left Bank Books | Organize an in-store reading or other new book event |
Interested in one of our community connections?
For Graduate Students
We support Mentored Professional Experiences (MPEs), and we teach graduate students public scholarship skills through the A&S CREATES Cohort and our Graduate Student Working Group.
Beyond WashU
Explore a wide network of public scholarship opportunities beyond our campus.
Meet with Us
Schedule a one-on-one consultation to discuss your project or work.