Lisa Gilman, Professor, Folklore Program, English, is set to receive funding for: “My Culture, My Survival: Arts Initiatives by Refugees for Refugees.”
Gilman will serve as a Fellow of the Wilson Center.
She will complete a book manuscript and produce additional, short, public-facing writings.
Gilman will also work to transform her scholarly work to shape policy.
Gilman will receive $90,000 from the Wilson Center for this award. Funding will begin in Sept. 2024 and will end in May 2025.
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