The Conversations in the Disciplines (CID) grant program is designed to bring together SUNY faculty and visiting scholars from non-SUNY institutions to examine new trends, address changes and challenges, review promising research findings, and become acquainted with professional developments in their fields and on other campuses. Since 1965, over 500 Conversations have been held on various campuses in numerous disciplines. A sample of previous Conversations are available to review.
CID focuses on scholarly and creative activities, and new developments in academic disciplines and fields, but may also include examination of related curricular innovations. Proposals that include examination of instructional matters must have participation by the appropriate disciplinary departments. Proposals are reviewed by the SUNY University Faculty Senate's Committee on Programs and Awards.
Participants may receive grants up to $5,000 to help support each approved conference.