Application Procedures

To apply to attend a Scholars' Retreat, submit a brief description (two or three paragraphs) of the project you wish to accomplish during the Retreat that includes: (1) Summary of the project, including (if decided) research question(s), data or texts, and method; (2) Amount completed on the project; and (3) Any obstacles your are encountering in completing the project.

Include with the description:

• name
• address
• telephone numbers (home, office, and fax)
• e-mail address
• session preferred (session 1, session 2, or both)
• $250 deposit (make check out to Sonja K. Foss)
• copy of your vita

If you plan to work on publications at the Retreat, also submit with your application two papers you have written, preferably ones you would like to convert to manuscripts to submit for publication.

The deadline for application is generally two months prior to the Retreat. Eight participants are selected to participate in each Retreat. If more individuals apply to participate in the Retreat than spaces are available, the following applications will be privileged: (1) Applications of individuals who are working on dissertations and theses rather than publications; (2) Applications submitted earliest; and (3) Applications of individuals who appear most able to benefit from the services offered at the Retreat.

If your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter and additional details about the Retreat. Once your application is accepted, your deposit is not refundable. If your application is not accepted, your deposit will be returned.

Applications should be sent to: Sonja K. Foss, 1788 Glencoe Street, Denver, CO 80220-1343.