UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Faculty can now apply for Teaching Transformation and Innovation Grants from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. Grants give faculty the opportunity to experiment, test or implement a teaching innovation that addresses an important instructional concern.   

Applicants must meet with a Schreyer Institute consultant by April 1 to discuss the initial idea. After the consultation, a brief paragraph of less than 300 words describing the project is due by April 15. Finally, if an applicant’s project is selected, they will be asked to submit a full proposal by May 15.  

Faculty of any rank or appointment are invited to apply. More information, including award criteria, timeline and fundable projects can be found here.  

Successful proposals will receive funding in the subsequent fiscal year. The Schreyer Institute aims to fund as many proposals as possible and asks that applicants only apply for what they need. Requests for small amounts of funding are encouraged. Requests above $5,000 may be considered, but larger grants are rare.  

Projects should focus on faculty teaching and/or student learning at Penn State. The Schreyer Institute will give due consideration to whether the project will have a positive impact on diversity, address inequalities or advance inclusion in teaching and learning.   

Faculty interested in developing a research project about an instructional challenge or innovation should seek funding through the Teaching and Learning Scholarship grant program.  

The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence is a part of Penn State Undergraduate Education.