Funding for Faculty Research & Professional Development
Faculty Fund Award Call for Project Proposals
The College of Education’s Faculty Fund Awards provide financial support for the innovative ideas that contribute to the early career development of our faculty members. Funding is meant to catalyze projects and help faculty members achieve sustainability.
Eligibility: All College of Education faculty (FTE of .5 or greater) are eligible to apply for awards, both academic and research career faculty as well as Tenure Track Faculty (TTF). Each application must include both a project summary and a budget, which provide the Faculty Fund Award committee with the information needed for review and selection.
Funding priority will be based on the following factors:
- Projects that are not yet funded or have no other funding sources available
- Projects that reflect a current area of priority for the college
- Projects with high impact
- Project applicants who have not received a faculty fund award in the past three years
Funding period: Supports project expenses that begin or occur Jan–Dec 2026.
APPLY HERE – DEADLINE FRIDAY NOV 7, 2025
Request for Professional Development Funds
The Office of the Dean has made available funds to support College of Education faculty in their professional development. Faculty members can apply for up to $2,500 once each academic year.
Funding priority is given to professional development activities that advance your research productivity and/or teaching quality.
Eligibility: All College of Education faculty (FTE of .5 or greater), both academic and research career faculty as well as Tenure Track Faculty (TTF), are eligible to apply for awards. Each application must include both a project summary and a budget, which provide the Faculty Fund Award committee with the information needed for review and selection.
Funding period: Supports professional development expenses that begin or occur Jan–Dec 2026.