DEI Microgrants
The Rockefeller University’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Microgrants fund innovative projects that promote diversity and equity and/or foster a culture of inclusion on and off campus. Proposals—submitted by students, postdocs, faculty, and staff—are awarded based on their quality and potential positive impact on the Rockefeller community.
The DEI Microgrant Initiative funds the following types of programs:
- Educational Workshops: These programs share knowledge through lectures, seminars, and hands-on experiences that engage DEI-related topics
- Pipeline Building: These programs provide support and resources for prospective graduate school applicants from underserved communities
- Professional Development: These programs equip participants with professional knowledge and skills that can enhance their careers
- Social Events: These programs build meaningful relationships with colleagues
Eligibility
All Rockefeller trainees, postdocs, faculty, and staff can apply.
Funding
The maximum amount for each microgrant is $3,000. Funds can be used on items related to the project, such as supplies, materials, services, honoraria for external speakers, and food/drinks served at events. Funds may NOT be used for compensation for Rockefeller personnel, buying gift cards, or giving out cash prizes.
Application Process
Submissions are closed for 2023-2024 DEI Microgrants. Please stay tuned for 2024-2025 DEI Microgrants applications.
2023-2024 Projects
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
- Drugs from Dirt
- Rise for Equity: Unpacking Allyship
- Shining a Light on Antisemitism
- Trans Inclusivity Workshop
- Unlocking the Healing Wisdom: Exploring the Role of Chinese Traditional Medicine in Combatting COVID-19
PIPELINE BUILDING
- Applying to Graduate School Application Workshops
- Science Community Outreach through Music
- Summer Internship Program
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Asian Perspectives on the Hidden Curriculum Series
- Expanding the Rockefeller University’s Library DEI Collection
- Historical Reading of Great Discoveries (HRGD) Journal Club
- Team Building and Professional Development for Rajasethupathy Lab
- The Tri-Institutional Outreach Fair
- Women Mentoring Women for Inclusivity and Career Advancement
SOCIAL EVENTS
- Au Cinéma Ce Soir
- CBC Team Building
- Cultural Excursions for Research Assistants
- Cultural Excursions to Museums for Rockefeller University Press
- Desserts du Monde
- Exploring the History of Asian America through Art
- Grounded in Clay, the First Community-Curated Native American Exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- My Story in Science Podcast
- Persian Cultural Evening
- The Hobby Club
- The Tri-Institutional Mentorship Initiative (TIMI) Happy Hour