Provost’s Funding Opportunities
The Office of the Provost provides funding opportunities for faculty looking to integrate new educational methods and technologies into their classrooms and learning environments. Faculty recipients receive logistical, organizational, and instructional support from the CTL. Visit the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation website to learn more about current funding opportunities.
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About the Office of the Provost Teaching and Learning Grants
Summary of Funding Opportunities
| Grant | Purpose | Funding | For |
| Innovative Course Design (full course; new or existing) | increase teaching effectiveness and student engagement through the creative use of a new pedagogical strategy and/or digital tools | up to $20,000 + in-kind CTL support | courses taught in: Fall 2021 Spring 2022 Summer 2022 |
| Innovative Course Module Design (Start Small!) | support experimentation with a new pedagogical strategy or tool (not a full course redesign) | up to $2,000 + in-kind support from CTL | courses taught in: Fall 2021 Spring 2022 Summer 2022 |
| Interdisciplinary Teaching Awards (ITAs) | support teams of two or more faculty from different departments or schools to work collaboratively on design and launch of innovative interdisciplinary courses | up to $20,000 + in-kind support from CTL | courses taught fall 2021 through summer 2022 |
| Large-Scale for Departments, Programs, or Schools | support large-scale, coordinated efforts around teaching initiatives and exploration in a department, program, or school | up to $20,000 + in-kind support from CTL | 2021 – 2022 academic year |
| Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) | reach global audiences, make more visible the teaching and research activities of the University while promoting public engagement | up to $25,000 + in-kind support from CTL | offered in 2022 |
| Emerging Technology Grant | support experimentation with new pedagogical strategies using extended reality technologies (augmented/virtual reality, 3D scanning/printing) | Up to $20,000 + in-kind support from CUIT | courses taught in: Fall 2021 Spring 2022 Summer 2022 |
Programs and Support for Spring 2021 Teaching and Learning Grants
Information Session
Office of the Provost RFP Town Hall – For answers to questions about the types of awards and the application process
Monday, February 22, 2021; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Online
Consultations
RFP-focused consultations – For all applicants
Email ColumbiaCTL@columbia.edu to schedule a meeting with a CTL consultant
Campus-Wide Event
Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium – For ideas and inspiration
Week of March 15, 2021, Online
Online Resources
Blended Learning Essentials – Self-paced course for all applicants
Features: Video clips of Columbia faculty and Hybrid RFP Awardees, Course pack, Tips
Workshop
Assessment Tune-Up – For Innovative Course Design and Course Module Design applicants
Thursday, March 25, 2021; 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM, Online
View an overview of the assessment and evaluation component of the Provost’s Teaching and Learning Grants.
Instructional Technology Projects
Projects developed by the CTL feature unique media productions and software development. If you are a faculty member interested in developing an educational innovation for your course, you can apply for funding for project development through the Office of the Provost’s Request for Proposals.
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