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Laboratory Catalyst Program

The HI Laboratory Catalyst Program (LCP) is a three-year initiative that provides structured support to launch collaborative, interdisciplinary, and experimental humanities research laboratories. Each supported lab centers on a unifying theme within the humanities, includes tenure-line faculty from more than one academic unit, and is directed by one or more tenured faculty members from the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas. 

  • Award: Up to $15,000 in programming funding over the course of three academic years ($5,000 per year) and $1,500 in research funding per year for the lab leader. 
  • Additional Funding: Access to additional funding to bring in outside speakers.
  • Individual Consultations: Opportunities to meet with the HI Directors of Research Development and Research Engagement.
  • Campus Space: Use of HI facilities and meeting space.
  • Marketing Assistance: A lab website on the HI webpage and assistance with its development and maintenance and assistance with marketing and communications for lab events.   
  • Three-Long Program: This program supports multi-year research in the humanities. 

Applications are by invitation only. Proposals are solicited by HI Leadership and should include a succinct description of the humanities theme, a statement of target outcomes for the LCP support period, and a post-support sustainability plan. 

Eligibility: 

  • Except in special circumstances, applicants will have participated in the Research Working Group program.
  • Each supported lab centers on a unifying theme within the humanities.
  • Labs include tenure-track faculty from more than one academic unit, and is directed by one or more tenured faculty members from the College of Liberal Arts. Participation may also include faculty, academic staff, and graduate students.
  • Status: Currently accepting applications.
  • Application Deadline: April 1, 2026.
  • Decisions Communicated: May 2026.
  • Program timeline: LCP-supported labs are expected to cultivate partnerships with institutions at both the national and international levels that may pursue external funding to continue their work after the initial three-year term supported by HI.

 

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