JUDITH E WILSON FUND PRACTICE-LED RESEARCH GRANTS

BUDGET GUIDELINES

 

Applications requesting financial assistance for support with the following will be considered – in particular the costs associated with hosting an event or activity, and/or specific project expenses (for example the costs associated with the research and development of a new performance piece or poetry or performance workshop).  Please ensure that you retain receipts for all the expenses outlined in your budget.

 

• Fees for visiting poets, speakers, performers, workshop leaders* (Honoraria)

The Judith E Wilson uses the following two-tier system in recognition of seniority; expertise / experience; length of the working day and other relevant factors in order to determine the appropriate Tier level.  Tier A is the standard payment and Tier B is the higher rate for particularly distinguished and / or experienced writers and artists, requiring justification within the application.

 

Honoraria rate for poetry reading, event speakers, performers, workshop leaders

 

	TIER A	TIER B
Event or Half-day workshop fee	£175:00	£250:00
Full day fee	£350:00	£500:00

Payment of Honoraria – e.g., visiting poets, speakers, performers, workshop leaders:  It is ESSENTIAL that you check their payment arrangements AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY to ensure that any supplier set-up and tax clearance is completed as soon as possible to avoid delays to payments.  Please be aware that Central Finance are responsible for the processing of this documentation.

 

• *Their associated accommodation / evening dining allowances

University of Cambridge Subsistence guidance –

https://www.expenses.admin.cam.ac.uk/expense-rates/subsistence-rates

Evening dining allowance – £25:00

Lunch dining allowance – £10:00

Accommodation allowance – £120:00

Please note that the above rates provide the set limit and are not the target for said expenditure in these areas.

 

• Travel expenses for artists and workshop leaders*

All travel should be standard/off-peak fares bought in as timely a manner as possible.  Please ensure that all receipts are retained for English Accounts.

https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/travel

https://www.environment.admin.cam.ac.uk/travel/find-out-about-universitys-transport-strategy-2019-2024

 

• Research assistance is also an eligible expense.   Anyone engaged in this way should be paid at the University Pay Rate for a Grade 5 Research Assistant and would normally be employed (by the Faculty of English) via the temporary employment service.

 

• Publicity, promotional and/or workshop materials

 

• Specific equipment – hire or purchase

 

• Production costings (set, props, costumes)

 

• Venue/rehearsal room hire – if applicable. You are encouraged to consider the suitability of the Judith E Wilson Drama Studio as a possible venue for your event/activity.

 

• Access costs – making an activity accessible to a wide range of people.

 

• Applications submitted with a full budget and seeking funding support for match-funding or towards the costs of events, projects and / or initiatives will also be considered.

 

Please note that the following are not eligible for funding:

1. 1. 1. 1. Applicants should bear in mind that the Committee cannot fund college societies on a one-off or ongoing basis but will always consider applications for Studio events which are free and open to all, particularly if they are concerned with performance, theatre and / or poetry.

         2. Travel bursaries.

         3. Refreshments – including wine.

         4. Speaker / workshop / performance fees for Cambridge academics including Postgraduate students.