Curricular Development Awards
Innovative course development is fundamental to Brown’s open curriculum. Grant programs sponsored by the Dean of the College, the Creative Arts Council, and the Office of International Affairs support curricular initiatives that focus on student writing, international topics, community development, and the creative arts. Small grants support improvements to existing courses at the undergraduate level. All regular members of the Brown faculty are encouraged to apply.
Academic Technology
(up to $4,000, rolling deadline)
Academic Technology Curricular Development grants support the integration of online course tools, modules, and activities into existing undergraduate courses to enhance teaching and learning. Funds may be used to cover the cost of students who assist instructors developing materials, summer salary, or technology. Instructional designers and technologists are available to work with faculty to develop the proposal for support; please email academic_technology@brown.edu to request a consultation.
First-Year Seminars
(up to $4000, Deadline: Feb 9)
Brown’s First-Year Seminar Program allows faculty to work with newly matriculated students in a seminar-size course focused on a topic or issue of particular interest to them. This year we are soliciting courses that develop Brown’s curricular offerings on China. Course from all areas of the curriculum are welcome. For more information, contact Kathleen_McSharry@brown.edu. Apply online at http://apps.college.brown.edu/ufunds/apply/browse.
International Studies
(up to $4000, rolling deadline)
Brown's Office of International Affairs awards grants to faculty working to bring an internationalized perspective into a new or existing course. Contact Ana_Wildman@brown.edu.
http://www.brown.edu/about/administration/international-affairs/faculty
Writing Courses
(up to $4000, Deadline: Feb 9)
Faculty are strongly encouraged to develop new courses that meet Brown’s criteria for the WRIT designation. Courses must include at least two substantive writing assignments, give feedback to students about their writing, and incorporate a drafting and revision process. Proposals for upper-level science courses are especially welcome. Contact Kathleen_McSharry@brown.edu for more information. Apply online at http://apps.college.brown.edu/ufunds/apply/browse.
Global Health
(Deadlines: Feb 1 and Nov 1)
The Framework Faculty Curriculum Grant supports initiatives that bring global health content into seminars and courses that previously had none. Grants help cover the cost of students who assist instructors in revising the course, travel and related expenses for guest lecturers, or other costs entailed with the integration of global health content into these courses. Application guidelines are posted at http://med.brown.edu/GHI/framework.
Creative Arts Courses
(up to $3000, Deadline: Feb 9)
Brown’s Creative Arts Council supports the development of new interdisciplinary or intermedial courses that promote collaborations among artists, scientists, and humanists and that cross boundaries of individual arts disciplines. Funds may be used for course materials, student assistance, travel, or research needs. Contact Chira_DelSesto@brown.edu.
Community-Based Courses and Research
(up to $4000 for courses and $10,000 for research, rolling deadline)
The Swearer Center for Public Service funds the development of courses that integrate public or community work with classroom learning and research. Faculty may propose new courses, update existing courses, or design research that advances scholarship in collaboration with the broader community. Funds may be used to cover expenses such as community collaborator stipend, summer salary, material support, or student assistance. Contact Kerrissa_Heffernan@brown.edu.
Undergraduate Teaching and Research
(up to $3000, Deadline: Feb 9)
Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards (UTRAs) support students who assist with course development and redesign during the summer ($3000) or the semester ($1000). Preference is given to projects that clearly set forth the perspectives and contributions of both the student and the faculty member in the curricular revision process. More information is at www.brown.edu/college/ut.
Summer Courses
(up to $4000, Deadline: March 24)
These grants support the development of new and innovative courses taught through Summer and Continuing Studies. Courses may be offered during Summer Session (as credit-bearing or three-week non-credit courses), in a credit-bearing certificate program, or as a Continuing Studies non-credit course. Proposals for courses using new or distributive learning technology are encouraged.
Contact James_Chansky@brown.edu.
Course Enhancement
(up to $500, rolling deadline)
Salomon Grants support the integration of innovative learning activities into an existing undergraduate course. Funds have been used to bring guest speakers to class, to finance class field trips, and to purchase demonstration materials for a course. Eligible courses enroll at least ten students. Faculty are encouraged to apply for course support early in the term; funds are limited. Apply online at http://apps.college.brown.edu/ufunds/apply/browse.