Who can apply?
STEAMplant is open to Pratt faculty and staff, Pratt students (undergraduate and graduate), as well as guest professionals from outside of the Pratt community.
How much funding can we apply for?
STEAMplant funds Residency Program and Faculty & Staff Project grants between $1,500 and $7,500, and Student Scholarship projects up to $5,000, depending on the project’s scope, team composition, size, and budget. You will submit a budget with your application. If awarded, the amount will depend on the strength of your proposed project and application.
When does the project season start, and end?
STEAMplant projects for this open call will take place from July 1st, 2023 – June 1st, 2024. Many teams choose to carry out their projects during the academic year (23/24). Exact project length and start date varies according to each project.
What can funding be used for?
STEAMplant funding can be used for any project-related costs including materials, software, stipends, honoraria, travel, lodging, and printing.
What happens after I submit my application?
An application to STEAMplant does not guarantee funding; all applications, partial or full, will go through a review process by the selection committee and STEAMplant management. Partial team applications which fail to secure (by STEAMplant management) collaborators will be informed, and will not move forward in the application review process. Applicants will be contacted after submission if there is missing application information.
Do I submit a budget with my application?
All applicants will be required to submit a budget. A budget template can be found in the Google Form application. Upon project acceptance, a detailed budget will be requested which must include fringe benefits for stipend/honoraria, and an estimate of applicable sales tax for project materials.
I’m a prospective Student Scholar without a team – how do I apply?
You may submit an application under our Student Scholar program, including suggestions about specific faculty/staff you’d like to work with, or general areas of expertise your project would require. Based on your application, STEAMplant management will reach out on your behalf to find potential collaborators for your project. While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to secure a full team for you based on your application, we will do our absolute best.
I’m a faculty/staff member at Pratt – how do I apply?
You may submit a partial or full team application, under our Residency or Faculty & Staff Project Grant program, depending on your project’s scope and aims. If submitting a partial application, STEAMplant staff will work with you to reach out to other potential collaborators within the Institute. While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to secure a full team for you based on your application, we will do our absolute best.
I’m a prospective resident – how do I apply?
You may submit a partial or full team application, under our Residency program. If submitting a partial application, STEAMplant staff will work with you to reach out to other potential collaborators. While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to secure a full team for you based on your application, we will do our absolute best. STEAMplant projects are open to international professionals. STEAMplant does not provide assistance in acquiring housing, studio space, or employment.
I have a partial team – how do I apply?
You may apply as a partial team and STEAMplant management will attempt to connect you with potential collaborators within the Pratt community. You can view previous projects to see the faculty/staff who frequently join STEAMplant teams, although any Pratt faculty/staff are eligible to participate in our projects. You may also let us know if there is someone specific you’d like to work with. Check out all Pratt faculty/staff here.
I have a full team – how do I apply?
You may submit an application in full.
Questions about applying? Email STEAMplant’s Coordinator Julia Hoel at jhoel@pratt.edu.