Graduate Network in A&S (GNAS)

The College of Arts & Sciences

Graduate Network in A&S (GNAS)

Formed in 2009, the Graduate Network in Arts and Sciences (GNAS) is the official representative body of A&S graduate students. GNAS is composed of representatives from each of the college's graduate degree-granting departments, providing social events and funding opportunities for graduate students in the College. Meetings are held monthly during the fall and spring semesters.

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GNAS Fundraising and Social Events

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GNAS Travel, Research, and Creative Activities Grants

GNAS is proud to support our fellow graduate students in A&S in their research and travel. With funding provided by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, we are able to award multiple grants (up to $250 each) to students in the fall and spring semesters.

Application Window:
  • Spring 2025:
    • Opens February 3rd
    • Closes March 5th
Eligibility:
  • Awardees must be current degree-seeking students in a College of Arts and Sciences graduate program.
  • Awardees must be students in departments that are in "in good standing," (i.e., they have had regular representation at GNAS meetings over the course of the previous semester.)
  • Awardees must agree to (1) submit receipts of expenses, (2) present at a UofL Graduate Conference hosted on campus in the spring OR provide proof of how the funds were used, and (3) complete the Grant Funding Report at the end of the project. Students who do not fulfill these requirements may not be eligible for further GNAS funding.
  • Previous award winners may apply, but priority will be given to students and projects not previously funded.
Application Instructions:
  • Complete applications must be submitted online during the application window.
  • Applications must include the following information:
    1. A project proposal/written narrative
    2. A detailed budget

Once the research/creative project or trip is completed, awardees must do the following:

  1. Submit receipts of expenses up to $250
  2. Attend the UofL Graduate Conference in the spring OR Provide proof of how the funds were used:
    • Picture of you at a research conference and/or PDF conference itinerary
    • Picture of you presenting or showcasing your creative project
3. Complete the GNAS Grant Funding Report
    • This report should be submitted no more than two (2) weeks after the conference or completion of the research/creative activity.
  • For more details on how to provide a good application, see our FAQ page
    • You may include other supporting documents, including but not limited to abstracts, travel itineraries, flight/hotel quotes, and software/product descriptions. If you are driving to and from your destination for research or conference travel, please include total mileage.
  • Note: GNAS reserves the right to vet all applications to verify need and authenticity.
Award information:
  • Approximately 25 grants (up to $250 each) are typically available in the fall and spring.
  • Funds will be transferred into the student's financial aid account and be listed as the “Geraldine D. Hamlet Scholarship” and may take anywhere between 4 to 8 weeks after you receive your award letter to be posted to the account.

GNAS Meeting Times

Fall 2024: 2nd Tuesday of every month (Sept. - Dec.) from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in Gardiner Hall Conference room.

Spring 2025: Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 4:30pm

  1. Jan. 22nd: SRB 139
  2. Feb. 19th: SRB 139
  3. March 19th: HUM 300
  4. April 9th: HUM 300

2024-25 GNAS Officers

Position

Name (Dept)

President Alanea Graci (Psychology)
Vice President Marlea Ferber (Geographic & Environmental Sciences)
Secretary Benjamin Botkin (History)
DEI Officer Zach Smothers (UPA) 
Information Officer Julia Kachanova (Biology)
Treasurer Jacob Hannah (Physics & Astronomy)

2024-25 Department Representatives

Department

Representative

Eligible for Spring 2025 Funds

Curious about Eligibility for future GNAS Grant Funding?

(Based on Rep Attendance from Fall 2024)
Check our attendance records to see if your department is on track and/or has a rep to ensure your department is eligible for future funds! 
Anthropology Jordan Chattellier Yes
Art and Design, Hite Institute Eisey Eisenhardt Yes
Biology Julia Kachanova Yes
Chemistry Amandeep Kaur/Bhavi Shah Yes
Communication Vacant No
Comparative Humanities Miles Cox Yes
Criminal Justice Katelyn McMahon Yes
English Vacant Yes
Geographic & Environmental Sciences Marlea Ferber Yes
History Vacant No
Mathematics Gokul Krishna Yes
Pan-African Studies Emmanuel Kumah Yes
Philosophy Cishella Durling Yes
Physics & Astronomy Jacob Hannah Yes
Political Science Mohammad Riaz Nassiry Yes
Psychological & Brain Sciences Alanea Graci Yes
Sociology Jon Ellis/Autumn Martin Yes
Theatre Arts Andrea Haskett Yes
Urban & Public Affairs Zach Smothers Yes
Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Annika Hogstrom No