MACRO Research Award

Funding for a wide range of projects has been made available to encourage research activities incorporating macro analysis techniques in all aspects of music.

Eligibility

Research award money is only available to members of the organization. Projects must take place within one year of application.

Projects

MACRO encourages projects in all areas of music. Projects should result in at least one of the following:

A session at our annual MACRO workshop.
Or:
An article for Musical Insights.

We encourage the development of research or teaching tools incorporating macro analysis, as well as other lectures, recitals, or performance presentations incorporating aspects of macro analysis. Projects involving instructor and student joint-participation are strongly encouraged. Compositions involving a macro-analytical aesthetic and other short-term research projects, subject to approval by the board, will also be considered.

Funding will not be provided for:

Ongoing student employment (funded teaching/project assistants).
Faculty salaries or release time.
Activities that have already taken place.
Projects already receiving significant funding from another source.

Exception: We would prefer not to fund equipment, supplies, materials or assistance normally obtained through university, college, or departmental budgets, but as most awards do not provide this kind of assistance, we may make exceptions on a case-by-case basis if need merits.

Award amounts

Average award amounts will be in the range of $500-$1,000. Funding requests for amounts over $1,000 are possible, but will be addressed by the board on a case-by-case basis.

Review process, timetable, and payment process

Award applications are reviewed twice during the academic year. Applications must be received by either November 1, or February 1 annually. Applicants may discuss projects with members of the MACRO board. Projects MUST be completed within ONE YEAR of the date they are accepted.

You will receive a copy of an award acceptance form with your congratulatory letter regarding the award. You must complete and return the form to the MACRO Chair before your award can be processed. The award amount will be paid in full upon completion of either the workshop session or the research article.

The following credit must appear on any printed and published materials:

"Funded in part by the Macro Analysis Creative Research Organization."

MACRO RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION

Name
Academic Affiliation (if applicable)
Address
City	State		Zip
Phone	E-Mail		Fax
Project Title
Amount requested from MACRO
Amount contributed by others (if applicable)
Total project expenses
Are you currently a MACRO member?		Yes No

Please address the following questions in a one-page typed/word processed document addressed to the MACRO board or enter your text in the form below.

Describe the project for which funding is requested.
How does this project incorporate macro analysis?
Describe the objectives of the project and its benefits to yourself, students, colleagues and/or the university. Will your project involve a workshop session, complete workshop, journal article, newsletter article, more than one of the above, or other?
Outline the procedures for completing this project, including persons involved, materials needed, etc. Include also a timetable with specific dates. Maximum time period is one year from acceptance date.
Attach any supporting materials related to your requests. If you would like to send a computer file along with your application, you may send an e-mail attachment directly to jhenke [at] dcs.wisc.edu after submitting this form. Please include a note in this application that you are going to do so.

Type or paste your text here:

Your completed application will be reviewed by the MACRO board. For further information, or to submit your application by mail or e-mail instead of this Web form, contact:

Jamie Henke, MACRO Chair

613 Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon St.

Madison, WI. 53703

608-263-6822

jhenke [at] dcs.wisc.edu