The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, a part of Texas Social Work, developed a new grant initiative that will fund projects that integrate arts, humanities, mental health, and well-being.
This initiative, titled “Arts and Humanities Research Grants for Early Career Faculty,” will fund up to ten research grants in the State of Texas that will elevate research in mental health, well-being, and the arts and humanities (peer-review articles; gray literature) by tenure-track, assistant professors; and support the promotion of assistant faculty toward full tenure.
Through this grant program, the primary purpose of this initiative is to produce and publish research findings of scholarly works investigating the interface of mental health, well-being, and the arts and humanities. A secondary goal is to support tenure-track, assistant faculty in promotion to full tenure in departments or schools of social work at institutions of higher education in Texas.
With the belief and evidence that the arts and humanities contribute to improved health, greater social cohesion and connection, and community well-being, these grants are designed to enhance individual practice to improve one’s mental health through the arts, music, literature, and history.
By creating and strengthening a healthy arts and humanities ecosystem, social work educators and social workers have the potential to contribute to healthy communities where all people can thrive and positively influence mental health.