What is the Hazel Barnes Flat?
The Hazel Barnes Flat in the heart of London is a gift to scholars in the humanities and arts by Hazel Barnes (1915-2008), the much-admired Professor of Philosophy at CU Boulder and founder of the Interdisciplinary Program in the Humanities. Her will stipulates that the flat be made available to CU Boulder faculty and graduate students working in the humanities and the arts and that its operation be entrusted to the Center for Humanities & the Arts. The flat is arranged so that two independent parties may stay there at the same time if necessary. There are two bedrooms (the second has just a single bed) and two bathrooms.
Eligibility
Applications from all CU Boulder faculty and graduate students conducting humanistic or artistic research will be reviewed. Research proposals must have arts and/or humanities scope/theme/major focus.
- Faculty: Applicants must have a CU Boulder faculty appointment at the time of application and that appointment must be active during the dates the flat is being requested. Adjunct/Lecturer positions are temporary and therefore ineligible.
- Graduate Students: Applicants must have an active CU Boulder student status at the time of application and that appointment must be active during the dates the flat is being requested. Students on academic leave are ineligible.
- Staff: CU staff are eligible if conducting research on behalf of faculty or unit.
- Retired Emeritus Faculty: those who have requested and received "emeritus" status upon their retirement are eligible to use the flat within three years of their retirement from CU Boulder. Retired faculty who have not requested or received "emeritus" status or those who are retired emeritus and applying after 3 years of their retirement are ineligible.
- Retired emeritus faculty are not eligible to use the flat during peak periods (CU Boulder Fall/Spring & Winter Break, or summer between graduation and the first day of Fall semester)
Know before you apply
- The flat may be requested for up to two weeks.
- Applicants are limited to one visit per year.
- If you have stayed in the flat five or more times, you will not be eligible to apply in advance of 60 days and will not have access to the Schwalbe travel award. If you have stayed in the flat more than ten times, you will not be eligible to apply in advance of 30 days and will not have access to the Schwalbe travel award
Deadlines
We have updated the application process to the Hazel Barnes Flat to make access more equitable. Reservations are accepted no more than one year in advance of the requested travel dates* (exemptions apply, please read below)
Travel Dates | Application Deadline |
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Before December 31, 2023 | Rolling deadline: consult the Hazel Barnes Flat calendar for available dates |
FALL August 16-December 31 |
FEBRUARY 15 |
SPRING January 1-May 15 |
MAY 15 |
SUMMER May 16-August 15 |
NOVEMBER 15 |
* Existing reservations, approved before December 2022, will remain in effect
Deadline Exemptions
Rolling applications will be accepted at any time for the following scenarios:
- The Hazel Barnes Flat calendar shows available dates in-between deadlines. Cancellations and dates that were not requested can become available anytime.
- Past visitors to the flat who have visited more than 5 times or more than 10 times who must wait to apply 60-days and 30-days respectively to apply.
Travel Award
Applicants to the flat may be eligible to receive a Schwalbe travel award, provided that they have not received an award in the past year. The awards are on a sliding scale:
- Graduate Students: $1,500
- Non-tenured track faculty and staff: $1,200
- Associate Professors with tenure: $750
- Full Professors with tenure: $500
Application
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed by a sub-committee in the Center for Humanities & the Arts. The committee will determine priority should conflicting dates arise. Selection criteria is based on:
- the applicant’s prior use of the flat (priority for first-time users)
- applicants from the humanities and the arts fields will be given priority; however, applications from all CU Boulder faculty and graduate students conducting humanistic or artistic research will be reviewed, so long as the project has arts and/or humanities scope/theme/major focus.
- the overall quality and benefit of the project
Application Process
- Research Statement: submit a statement that explains how using the flat will benefit your scholarly and/or artistic research in the arts and humanities; and why you need to be in London and using the flat to accomplish it. Be as specific and detailed as possible when listing venues you plan to visit and whom you plan to interview/collaborate with.
- Submit an application form
Contact hazelbarnesflat@colorado.edu with questions
After Approval Policies
- The University requires all international travelers to request Travel Approval prior to booking their trip
- All flat occupants must complete the Occupancy Agreement at least three weeks prior to their visit
- Within thirty days of vacating the flat, applicants must submit a written summary of activities and research completed. Failure to do so automatically forfeits future applications
- Each successful applicant will receive information about the flat
- Dates of travel may be adjusted depending on illness, quarantine recommendations, etc
- Occupancy of the flat is currently limited to one person, one household, or one research team applying together.
- Any approved applicants and travelers must adhere to University, U.S., and U.K. travel restrictions, requirements, and guidelines at the time of their travel. Such requirements may include wearing face coverings on aircraft and public transport, temperature screening, social distancing, providing contact details upon landing, self-isolation period of up to while in the U.K., and restricting gatherings and activities. Due to the changing nature of the virus and its variants, visitors should be proactive in researching travel restrictions and guidelines that may impact their travel.
- Additional information can be found at:
https://www.colorado.edu/coronavirus/travel
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-TravelCountry-Information-Pages/UnitedKingdom.html
https://uk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Giving credit to the CHA
Acknowledgment of the Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) is required on all published materials for funded projects as a result of your use of the flat. Use this language for print and verbal credit: “This project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Center for Humanities & the Arts”
Download the Center for Humanities & the Arts logo here.