In addition to supporting the work of standing committees, departments, and programs, Five Colleges maintains several sources of funding to foster collaborative approaches involving teaching, research, or cultural programming. In some instances, with the approval of the Directors and Deans, Five Colleges may seek funds from an external source on behalf of a faculty-initiated collaboration. The Humanities Fund supports joint faculty appointments and cross-campus efforts at curriculum development or professional development within the humanities. Stipends are offered by a number of Five College programs that have grants from one or more outside funding sources. Each year, Five Colleges supports approximately 30 seminars initiated by groups of faculty who come together to share scholarly interests and discuss curricular issues.
Guidelines are available online.
Lecture Fund Five Colleges fosters a broader sense of community by encouraging inter-institutional planning for cultural events such as lectures, conferences, performances, and films. Guidelines are available online. Inquiries may be addressed to Matt Mattingly at the MAP office in Frost Library at Amherst College.