Mellon Foundation - Higher Learning 2026 Open Call for Concepts
Apply to Internal Competition // Limit: 3 // Tickets Available: 3
Limiting Language:
Each institution may submit no more than three applications to Mellon for consideration. 
Apply to Internal Competition // Limit: 3 // Tickets Available: 3
Limiting Language:
Each institution may submit no more than three applications to Mellon for consideration. 
U of A may submit one proposal.
M. Rigdon (Center for Philosophy of Freedom)
Required U or A pre-proposal elements
The UA pre-proposal contains the following required sections and will be entered into text boxes on the application. Only text is accepted (no images, figures, tables, etc.):
D. Carter
J. Duran
A. McComb Sanchez
UArizona is limited to three concept papers total.
Submission will be coordinated with the UA Foundation.
Note: UAF and RDS will work with the selected applicants to provide the "letter from leadership" that is required by the Mellon Foundation for the April 20th registration step. A leadership letter is not required as part of this expedited internal UArizona competition.
UArizona is invited to submit one proposal.
1/10/22 UPDATE: The internal deadline has been extended to February 2, 2022, at 5p AZ.
UArizona may nominate one candidate.
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