Who is eligible for a Y.L. Hoi Memorial Award?
All current undergraduate and graduate students at MICA can apply.
What types of projects qualify?
Proposed projects should be community-engaged and:
- Promote racial and/or ethnic understanding, equity, and/or inclusion;
- Incorporate art and design thinking;
- Be designed and implemented in partnership with Baltimore community organizations or groups serving specific neighborhoods and; (
specific do we need this) - Leverage the strengths of MICA (e.g., other students, programs, initiatives, alumni, network, etc.)
- Awarded projects should be a catalyst for Baltimore communities - raising awareness, empowering individuals and fostering positive change.
How much funding can I request? What can I use my funding for?
Applicants may apply for $500 to $5000 in funding for such expenses as materials, supplies, entrance fees, and transportation that are integral to the development or implementation of qualifying projects. Grantees may apply for funding to compensate commissioned artists or guest speakers participating in projects.
How do I receive a NIH Research Ethics Training Certificate?
Please note that this is a new requirement for completing an application. You can take the training and earn your certificate here: https://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/login.php
Please note that the training takes approximately 3 hours. Your certificate will be valid for up to 3 years.
How long does it take before I know if I've been awarded a grant? What will I need to do?
Applicants are notified approximately 2 weeks after the application due date as to their status. If you are conducting a project with a vulnerable population, you will be asked to complete MICA's IRB process before you can begin your project. You can learn more about it here.
How do I gain access to my funds?
Most awardees will be paid via check. Awardees are responsible for any taxes that may be incurred. If you have any questions about your income tax liability, you should contact the IRS or your tax advisor. OCE will work with international student awardees that are not allowed to be paid via check.
Can I apply for the Hoi award if I've been awarded one already?
Yes, you can. However, to be eligible for a new award you must have fulfilled all the requirements of your previous award's acceptance letter.
Who will be reviewing my application and how are funding decisions made?
All applications are reviewed by a committee comprised of one or more of the following: MICA faculty, MICA staff, and/or community members. Input from the committee determines whether or not the project is funded and at what amount.
What follow-up is required once I have completed my project or spent all of my funds?
All awardees MUST submit:
- A project report
- At least 5 high-res photos from project process and results
- You can access the report form on our Reporting About Your Project page.