Grants for Retirees
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Competition for 2025 grants opens October 1October 1 marks the start of the 2025 competition for financial support from UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program. Retirees from all five campuses within the U of M System are eligible to apply whether or not they are members of UMRA. Published:More... |
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2025 grants for retireesFunding of up to $5,000 per grant is available to support U of M retirees’ research, instructional history, new scholarship, or creative interests. Published:More... |
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UMRA grants program announces 2024 awardsEight retirees from the Twin Cities and Morris campuses have been chosen to receive 2024 awards from UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees Program. As in previous years, their projects cover a diverse set of topics, reflecting the breadth of studies and continuing professional activities undertaken by University retirees. Published:More... |
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2024 PDGR AbstractsThe 2024 PDGR grants have been decided and awarded. Seven grants were awarded to a variety of worthy studies. Published:More... |
PDGR: Make a gift today and double the value of your supportUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program is an annual competition for awards that support projects related to retirees’ research, instructional history, new scholarship, or creative interests. If you would like to make a financial contribution to the program, do it by December 31 and your tax-deductible gift will be doubled thanks to a $20,000 challenge grant from a generous anonymous donor. Published:More... |
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2023 PDGR AbstractsFor 2023 grant year, the UMRA PDGR Committee reviewed 10 applications for Professional Development Grants for Retirees. The applications covered a diverse set of topics and goals. The PDGR Committee recommended that nine be funded in April 2023. The recipients represented the Morris and Twin Cities Campus. Published:More... |
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Silver Gopher Service Corps by the numbersUMRA members have logged nearly 200 hours of volunteer service to the University and broader community through the Silver Gopher Service Corps since its launch six months ago. Published:More... |
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2024 grants for retireesApplications for UMRA’s 2024 Professional Development Grants for Retirees competition will be accepted beginning October 1. Funding of up to $5,000 per grant is available. Published:More... |
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Still driven to discover?Applications for UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees will be posted on the UMRA website this summer. It is an annual competition open to all U of M retirees, with applications accepted from October 1 to December 31. Published:More... |
2022–23 PDGR awards: From investigating insects to interpreting ShakespeareUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program is pleased to announce nine awards totaling more than $41,000 in financial support for projects that reflect the University’s broad reach and presence, statewide and internationally. Published:More... |
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The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota StoryEight years in the making, a video documentary by UMRA member Randy Croce on the most successful third party in U.S. political history was brought to fruition with support from UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program. Published:More... |
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It’s not too late to applyUMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program is an annual competition with applications accepted October 1 to December 31. Funding of up to $5,000 per grant is available. Retirees from all five campuses within the U of M System are eligible. Published:More... |
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‘A cornucopia of riches’ brought to life with UMRA grant supportJoanne Eicher’s new book, Global Trade and Cultural Authentication, published with support from UMRA’s grant program, is the capstone of a stellar career launched by serendipity. Published:More... |
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Thanks for supporting UMRA’s grant programIf you have made a financial contribution to UMRA’s Professional Development Grants for Retirees program, thank you for your support. If you have not made a gift or would like to give again, it’s easy to make a gift online at any time. Applications for 2023 grants are due December 31. Published:More... |
Meet PDGR grant recipient Wayne PotratzSupport from UMRA’s grant program has helped artist Wayne Potratz to maintain his studio and provide opportunities for undergraduate interns. Published:More... |