The Humanities Center is able to support a variety of projects within that area. And of course there is the possibility of funding from outside the College. Hence we make it plain that, when we put applications in order of merit, we do so according to the way they have impressed each member of the Committee. The result is often that precedence is given to applications with a clear and persuasive presentation in non-technical language. This is not to say that only work of a general or interdisciplinary nature will be funded.
Most serious scholarship is highly specialized.
However, we are imposing on the specialist the task of making his or her work intelligible and interesting to a group such as ours. Jargon is to be reduced to the minimum, and unavoidable technical language is to be explained as far as possible. Those applicants whose work is of such a nature that it cannot be so presented may be advised to seek funding elsewhere. The process has become increasingly competitive over the years. Due to the number of proposals, adherence to guidelines has become a criterion in the evaluation process.