artsCatalyst Grants
Stanford University's artsCatalyst Grants support integrating interdisciplinary arts experiences into undergraduate courses to explore topics like sustainability through creative research and teaching.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: September 11, 2026 (Autumn 2026) | November 6, 2026 (Winter 2027) | February 19, 2027 (Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: $250–$1,000 per instructor per quarter; partial awards possible; one application per instructor per quarter.
Summary: Supports Stanford faculty and academic staff to integrate interdisciplinary arts experiences into undergraduate courses, especially in non-arts departments and on topics like sustainability.
Description
Stanford University's artsCatalyst Grants are designed to enrich undergraduate education by supporting interdisciplinary arts experiences, particularly within non-arts departments. The program encourages pedagogically integrated activities that leverage creative practices—such as visual arts, music, poetry, and immersive installations—to explore complex topics, including sustainability. For the 2026–27 cycle, there is additional collaboration with the Doerr School to support courses that investigate diverse perspectives on sustainability through artistic engagement. The grants aim to foster innovative teaching and learning by integrating the arts into broader academic contexts.
