Graduate students and faculty are invited to apply for up to $1,000 in funding to organize CSWS Research Interest Groups (RIGs) for the 2025-26 academic year. An info session for prospective and returning RIG applicants will be held 3–4 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in the CSWS Jane Grant Room (330 Hendricks Hall).

Funded RIGs support the CSWS mission by exploring and examining the complex nature of gender identities and inequalities. RIG groups may discuss readings of emerging and established feminist scholars, organize events, and share their research. Funding may be used to pay for reading materials, catering, visits by scholars, on-campus symposia and conferences, and similar campus events. Groups are encouraged to use RIGs as the foundation for future conferences and symposia, course development, and publications. 

RIGs are interdisciplinary and engage scholars from across the UO community. Where possible, RIG applications should draw graduate students and faculty members from different departments and ranks. RIGs organized by graduate students must have a faculty advisor as an active co-coordinator.

All new RIG organizers are encouraged to attend the April 9 info session to learn about planning, budgeting, and required financial procedures. RIG funding applications for the 2025-26 academic year are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025. Application information is available on the CSWS website.