The Brian King Fabulous Researcher Fund – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2023
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Founded in 1973, The ArQuives has grown to become one of the largest
LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. By collecting and caring for vital
historical records, personal papers, unpublished documents, publications,
audiovisual material, works of art, photographs, posters, and other
artifacts, The ArQuives is a trusted guardian of LGBTQ2+ histories and will
be for generations to come.

The ArQuives created The Brian King Fabulous Researcher Fund in 2016 to
honour the memory of former volunteer Brian King, one of the original
Flashback Gala creators. Brian’s enthusiasm and devotion to the
organization are legendary. The Brian King Fabulous Researcher Fund enables
researchers outside of Toronto to travel to The ArQuives to conduct
research.

Applications are open to Canadian and international scholars, graduate
students, artists, cultural producers, and other independent researchers
with an established research agenda who wish to conduct research at The
ArQuives.

Applications should explain the research project’s focus, methodology, and
engagement with existing scholarship. The application should also describe
the intended product and The ArQuives’ collection(s) to be used during the
proposed grant. Applicants new to The ArQuives collections are encouraged
to consult our Online Collections Portal <http://collections.arquives.ca/> or
our Digital Exhibitions <https://digitalexhibitions.arquives.ca/> sites.

The ArQuives has a COVID Vaccine and Safety Policy for all staff,
volunteers, and researchers. Proof of vaccination is required for all
researchers. Any applicants with exemptions due to medical reasons or
religious beliefs must submit accommodation requests. Accommodations will
be granted where they do not cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat
to the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and community members.

*Conditions*

   - The value of the award is $2000 CND. One researcher will be funded in
   2023.
   - Research must take place within the calendar year of 2023.
   - The funds can be used for travel and accommodations. No receipts are
   required.
   - Priority will be given to researchers outside the Greater Toronto Area
   (at least 500 km from Toronto).
   - Priority will be given to researchers from marginalized communities,
   including Indigenous, women, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming,
   Black, people of colour, and persons with disabilities.
   - The recipient must acknowledge The ArQuives and the Brian King
   Fabulous Researcher Fund in the dissertation, publication, or project.
   - The recipient shall give a copy or documentation of the dissertation,
   publication, or project to The ArQuives after the completion of the project.

*All applications must include the following material:*

   1. Signed Application Form
   <https://thearquives.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Brian-King-Application-Form-2023.pdf>
   2. Project abstract (maximum 150 words).
   3. Project proposal (maximum 1000 words)
   4. Summary of the research materials you plan to consult during your
   visit and how they are pertinent to your project (maximum 500 words).
   5. CV and two names of references

Application deadline: January 29, 2023, @ 11:59 pm EDT

Interested applicants should send all documents as one PDF document to:
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the email subject line.

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