HILS Request for Proposals (RFP) for
Student-Organized Events in Fall 2019, Winter & Spring 2020
HILS will fund several student-organized events during the 2019/2020 academic year.
Events should conform to the following criteria:
* The events must feature topics, concerns, or themes related to the life sciences and likely to be of interest to a broad cross-section of HILS students.
* Eligible event formats include seminars, panel discussions, symposia, conferences, films, and other formats. Creative ideas are encouraged!
* Events must be held at Harvard (on either the Cambridge or Longwood Medical Area campuses), and must include receptions or similar opportunities for HILS student/faculty interactions.
* Student organizing teams must include participants from at least two HILS programs and work with at least one faculty advisor from a HILS program.
* At least one speaker or featured participant must be affiliated with Harvard. However, non-Harvard speakers, distinguished guests, and attendees may also participate.
* In this round, we will consider proposals for events to take place prior to June 30, 2020.
* The maximum funding award will be $2,000 per approved event.
In order to be considered, proposals must include all of the following:
· an overview of the proposed event (theme, rationale, proposed dates, etc.)
· a statement of how this event will involve students across HILS programs
· information about expected attendance (size and target audience); if a recurring event, please
state participation in previous years
· basic budget information; please indicate if additional funds are being requested from other sources
· name, graduate program, and contact information for all event organizers
· signatures of all student team members and the HILS faculty advisor(s)
Complete proposals should not exceed 3 pages.
Deadline for proposal submission is Monday, August 5, 2019 at 5:00p.m.
Complete proposals should be submitted by e-mail to:
Grace Gill
Director, Harvard Integrated Life Sciences
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Proposals will be reviewed and approved by HILS program staff and faculty members from the HILS Coordinating Committee