The Creative Teaching Grants promotes instructional creativity and experimentation.

The University Creative Teaching Committee administers the award and chooses awardees.

Full-time faculty interested in applying should access the application manual available from the link below.

Applications should be submitted electronically and are due by the deadline of February 26, 2027.

Grant Application Manual (PDF)
Grant Cover Page (DOC)
Sample Application (PDF)

General Grant Criteria

  • benefit to the University
  • clarity of intention
  • creative pedagogical approach
  • degree of student involvement
  • unique qualities

Creative Teaching Committee

  • Jill Bradley-Levine, Educational Studies
  • Jessica Calderwood, Art (Secretary) 
  • Ashley Donnelly, Media
  • Kazumi Matsumoto, Modern Languages and Classics (Chairperson)
  • Juntae Jake Son, CMID (Vice Chair)
  • Imran Syed, Management 
  • Linh Littleford, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (Ex-officio)