Grant Funders
The Global Research Scholars Grant is made possible by the generous donations of the following individuals.
Note: Grad SN alumni are italicized. Current Board Members are noted with an *.
Founders Circle
The Global Research Scholars Grant was seeded by former Graduate Student Network Chairs. Listed in order of Chair service:
Emily Janke
Lina Dostillo
Jennifer Purcell
Stacey Muse*
Lori Kniffin
Trina Van Schyndel
Elizabeth Fornaro
Ben Trager
Milad Mohebali
Emily Phaup*
Atsuko Korunumo
Matías Flores
Claire McCann*
Leadership Circle
Members of the Leadership Circle are Graduate Student Network alumni, current and former Board members. Listed alphabetically.
Burt Bargerstock
Becca Berkey*
Thomas Dahan
Tim Eatman
Joǎo Elton de Jesus*
Andy Furco
Susan Harris
George Luc*
Isabelle Lys*
Tamara Johnson*
David Malone*
Chris Nayve
Grace Ngai*
Drew Pearl*
Dan Richard*
Susan Root
Rochelle Smarr*
Elizabeth Quansah*
Help IARSLCE continue to support graduate student research by donating today! Donors will be recognized on our website, at the conference, and in annual reports. If you’re ready to donate, visit https://www.iarslce.org/donate and select “Graduate Student Research” from the drop down menu. If you’d like to learn more, email Stacey Muse at board@iarslce.org.
Testimonials from the Graduate Student Network
“Participating in the GradSN was the first time I saw how professional networks contribute to professional growth and development. This occurred for me through peer-to-peer interactions, mentorship relationships with senior scholars, and active participation in board leadership. Having a seat at the table as an IARSLCE Board member was empowering and educational; I have a positive view of professional service as a result. I also grew into my identity as a practitioner-scholar and continued to engage in scholarship with members of the GradSN and IARSLCE.”
“As a SLCE researcher in the UK, it can be a lonely place sometimes! GradSN is a wonderful place for graduate students to meet and connect over shared interests. It’s not just a community, but it’s also a place for deep reflection and inspiration. Being a part of something bigger is a massive motivator despite the challenges that graduate study can bring, and that’s what makes GradSN so vital to people like me.”
“I received a few small scholarships that helped me attend IARSLCE conferences that I otherwise would not have attended. I also received small scholarships to fund travel for my dissertation research. Although they were not large in sum, they were large in impact. They provided encouragement and motivation and solidarity. I hope these scholarships may do the same for other emerging scholars.”
“As a doctoral student, receiving a scholarship to attend the conference was huge! Being part of IARSLCE allowed me to receive so much support from peers and senior scholars. It would have been amazing to have access to funding for my dissertation research. I donated because I wanted to pay it forward and ensure future Grad SN members not only feel connected to peers and scholars, but also get the resources they need to conduct research that expands the field.”