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Ruthie Research Grant

Ruthie Abend Krigel Tivol was born in Dubienka, Poland in 1929. In December 1938, Ruthie, along with her sister and mother, joined her father who had traveled to the United States several years earlier to work to bring his family to Kansas City.  Ruthie always understood how fortunate her family was to escape WWII and the Holocaust. She never forgot those who were left behind.

As an ardent supporter of MCHE, Ruthie provided sustaining support for MCHE in the form of a legacy gift – part of which has been designated as the Ruthie Tivol Graduate Research Fund. This fund supports annual scholarships, available to scholars through an application process.  Graduate students researching the Holocaust and related history may apply for a grant of up to $2,500 to support their research costs. 

Applications are due by April 1 and are reviewed by MCHE’s Academic Awards Committee composed of historians and professionals in the field of Holocaust studies. Winners will be notified by late April and awards will be publicly announced in early May at the MCHE Academic Awards Ceremony.

ELIGIBILITY

Student Eligibility

  • Graduate student in excellent standing at an American university.
  • Conducting research on a Holocaust or Holocaust-related topic.

Eligible Expenditures

  • Research-related travel expenses – inclusive of transportation and lodging
  • Costs related to archive and research access – examples: copyright permissions, archive fees, and unique and project-specific costs.
  • Professional conference registration fees for paper presentations
  • Other costs specifically related to your research will be considered and should be submitted with a short statement of need attached to the budget form.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applications are due by April 1 each year. Upload the following materials as separate files and complete the application below:

  • Curriculum Vitae, not to exceed two pages.
  • Project Description not to exceed four double-spaced pages. Describe your project and the contribution it will make to your field. If your request involves travel, detail your proposed travel plans, including, destination, dates, and a projected budget.
  • Bibliography not to exceed 2 pages, singled-spaced.
  • Budget for proposed expenses to be funded by the scholarship.
  • Letter of Recommendation from an academic advisor with knowledge of your research.
POST-ACCEPTANCE REQUIRMENTS
  • Utilize scholarship for approved expenses within twelve months of the date of the award.
  • Submit receipts showing utilization of funds for approved expenses within twelve months of the date of the award.
  • Give a public presentation based on funded research to the MCHE community within twelve months of award

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