Instructional Development Grants

As part of its mission to support faculty innovation and research on questions of teaching and learning, the CTL makes available three kinds of competitive Instructional Development Grants to Stonehill faculty:

SOTL Research Grant
Classroom Innovation Grant
Pedagogy Travel Grant

Find a full explanation of the application process here, along with a link to our online application form.  You can also find a list of past grant recipients here, as well as examples of successful applications.

SOTL Research Grant
one grant awarded per year

Awarded annually, this $2500 grant provides support for a faculty member or faculty team engaged in research related to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL). A maximum of $1000 of the grant will be awarded as a stipend, and the remaining funds are available to cover research and travel costs related to the project, as well as funding for student research assistance. If the research proposed involves human subjects, applicants should first consult with the Director of Academic Development about Institutional Review Board requirements. Preference will be given to projects leading towards publication. Applications are due April 1st.

Classroom Innovation Grant
five grants awarded per year

Awarded each semester, these grants provide "start-up" funds for innovative projects meant to enhance student learning. Typically capped at $1000, the grant can support a range of projects: development of curricular materials, course-related student publications, and instructional technology innovations (in some circumstances, technology requests may exceed the typical $1000 cap). This grant cannot be used for a faculty stipend. Instructional technology-related requests should first be submitted to IT (since they may choose to fund the project out of their own budget). Applications for spring semester are due October 1st. Applications for fall semester are due April 1st. 

Pedagogy Travel Grant
ten grants awarded per year

Awarded monthly, these grants (typically capped at $750) support faculty travel to teaching-related conferences and workshops. As grant availability is dependent on available funding, applications received earlier in the year have a greater chance of being funded. Applications are due on the 1st of every month.