Lucyle Hook Travel Grants are available to seniors to support thesis research that requires
travel, often during winter break. Applications are submitted electronically at this link:
https://slate.barnard.edu/register/lucylehookgrant and are due by 9AM Monday, November 9, 2026 and must include a proposal, budget, and a letter of support from a Barnard or Columbia faculty member. Below are guidelines:
1. Brief Abstract (75 -100 words): Provide an overview of your thesis topic.
2. Detailed Proposal (maximum three pages, double-spaced, one-inch margins): Provide
details about the issues you intend to investigate. You are expected to address the following
points.
a. Where do you intend to go?
b. What will you do there and how long will you need to stay?
c. Have you made contact with any on-site individuals or institutions whose cooperation will
be critical to your research? If yes, provide details.
d. How has your research grown out of your academic pursuits?
e. How will your proposed work enrich your thesis?
3. Letter of Recommendation: The faculty letter of support should be written by a person
familiar with your project – the person supervising your thesis, for example – and should
address both the importance of this research to your thesis and your qualifications for
conducting this research. (Students will be prompted to enter the name and email of their
recommenders, which will generate an email requesting direct submission of the letter of
support.)
4. Proposed Budget: Provide details regarding expenses including transportation, daily living
costs such as lodging and food, and other fees or costs associated with your project. Past
grants have generally been between $100 - $500. A chart form is best and should be included
as one of the maximum three pages.
If your project involves human subjects, please go to https://barnard.edu/provost/research/regulatory-agencies, click on the “Student as PI Worksheet” link, and submit the completed form with your proposal.
Proposals will be reviewed and assessed by the Faculty Committee on Honors at their
November 2026 meeting. Bear in mind that although some members of the Committee may be
experts in your field, most will not be; it will be wise to tailor your proposal accordingly. Please
direct any questions to Dean Erica Siegel by email at esiegel@barnard.edu or by making an appointment.
