[Alliance to Advance Liberal Arts Colleges (AALAC)](https://www.aalac.org)

June 2026 (Proposal submission deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 per workshop; about ten workshops funded per round; modest stipends and travel support included.

Supports faculty-organized workshops for AALAC member institutions focused on research, curriculum, or pedagogy.

--- ## Description The AALAC Faculty Workshops program provides funding for faculty from Alliance to Advance Liberal Arts Colleges (AALAC) member institutions to organize and participate in collaborative workshops. These workshops are designed and led by faculty, focusing on shared interests in research, curriculum development, or pedagogical innovation. Workshops may be disciplinary or interdisciplinary and can be held during the academic year or summer, either on member campuses or in conjunction with professional meetings. The initiative aims to foster inter-institutional collaboration and professional development among faculty at liberal arts colleges. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projection for proposal submission) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum funding per workshop is typically $20,000. - About ten workshops are funded per round. - Budget may include: - Modest stipends for organizers ($500–$1,000 depending on workshop size) - Travel and accommodation for AALAC faculty participants - Modest honoraria for outside speakers (up to $1,000 per speaker) - Staff support and administrative expenses Requests for supplemental funding may be considered if participation exceeds expectations. --- ## Eligibility - Workshop organizers must be tenure-line faculty at an AALAC member institution. - Visiting faculty at AALAC institutions may participate but not organize. - Proposals should be collaboratively planned by faculty from at least three (ideally five or more) AALAC institutions. - Eligible AALAC member institutions include: Amherst, Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Carleton, Colorado College, Davidson, Denison, Furman, Grinnell, Haverford, Hobart and William Smith, Macalester, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, Oberlin, Pomona, Reed, Rhodes, Scripps, Smith, Swarthmore, Vassar, Wellesley, Wesleyan, and Williams Colleges. --- ## Application Process - Prepare a proposal (max 500 words) describing the workshop’s rationale, audience, format, goals, and anticipated outcomes. - Include: - List of faculty leaders and planners (with condensed CVs, max 2 pages each) - Designated workshop liaison (must be an organizer at the host institution) - Preliminary budget - The proposal must be submitted to the dean/provost at the proposed host institution, who will decide whether to forward it to the AALAC Workshop Selection Committee. - Review the [proposal guidelines](https://www.aalac.org/guidelines-for-proposals) and [workshop selection criteria](https://www.aalac.org/workshop-selection-criteria). - Past funded proposals can be found [here](https://www.aalac.org/archive-of-previously-funded-workshops). --- ## Additional Information - Workshops are expected to foster sustained collaboration among participating institutions. - Assessment of the workshop’s outcomes is required within one year of completion. - Proposals with well-developed follow-up plans and broad impact are prioritized. --- ## External Links - [AALAC Faculty Workshops program page](https://www.aalac.org/faculty-workshops) - [Proposal Guidelines](https://www.aalac.org/guidelines-for-proposals) - [Workshop Selection Criteria](https://www.aalac.org/workshop-selection-criteria) - [Archive of Previously Funded Workshops](https://www.aalac.org/archive-of-previously-funded-workshops) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------|----------------------------------------------| | Website | [https://www.aalac.org](https://www.aalac.org) | | General | Contact your institution's dean or provost | For specific workshop or application questions, consult the program page or your institution's dean/provost.

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