[American Association of Physics Teachers](https://www.aapt.org)

July 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026

Up to $2,500 per project; typical awards range from a few hundred to $2,500; no indirect or salary costs allowed.

Supports innovative activities, apparatus development, and workshops to enhance physics teaching and demonstration.

Only AAPT members may apply; no support for salaries, indirect costs, or travel.

--- ## Description The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching (Bauder Fund) provides grants to support special activities that advance physics teaching. Funding is available for the development and distribution of innovative instructional apparatus, the creation and support of traveling exhibits, and for local workshops that promote the use of demonstration and laboratory equipment in physics education. The program expects dissemination of activity results (via presentations or publications) and requires a final report documenting outcomes and participant impact. Only expenses occurring after the next national AAPT meeting are eligible. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Application deadline for consideration at the Summer AAPT Meeting - December 1, 2026: Application deadline for consideration at the Winter AAPT Meeting All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **Up to $2,500 per project** - Typical funded amounts range from a few hundred dollars up to $2,500 - No support for indirect/administrative costs, salaries, travel, lodging, registration fees, food, or equipment normally available in a school/department - Funds are provided as reimbursement for approved expenses with original receipts --- ## Eligibility - **Applicants must be current members of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)** - Projects must focus on physics teaching at any educational level - The fund does not support: - Indirect or administrative costs - Salaries or stipends - Travel, lodging, registration fees, or food for presenters/participants - Equipment normally available in a school or department --- ## Application Process - Download the [application form (PDF)](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/upload/Bauder-Fund-Application-for-Web-3.pdf) - Applications must include a project description, timeline, expertise, and itemized budget (not to exceed two pages) - Submit completed applications by email to [programs@aapt.org](mailto:programs@aapt.org) - Proposals are reviewed by the Bauder Fund Committee at the Winter and Summer AAPT meetings - Only expenses after the next national meeting are eligible for funding - Funds are reimbursed upon submission of original receipts and a report of the activity --- ## Additional Information - Results dissemination is expected via AAPT meetings or publications (e.g., The Physics Teacher, American Journal of Physics) - A final report documenting the activity and participant outcomes is required - For examples of previously funded projects, see the [recently supported projects page](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/Projects-Supported-by-the-Bauder-Fund.cfm) - [Sample successful proposal (PDF)](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/upload/Sample-proposal-for-web.pdf) available --- ## External Links - [Bauder Fund Program Page](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/bauderfund.cfm) - [Application Form (PDF)](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/upload/Bauder-Fund-Application-for-Web-3.pdf) - [Sample Proposal (PDF)](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/upload/Sample-proposal-for-web.pdf) - [Projects Supported by the Bauder Fund](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/Projects-Supported-by-the-Bauder-Fund.cfm) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [programs@aapt.org](mailto:programs@aapt.org) | | Phone | 301-209-3340 (AAPT Programs Department) | | Funder Organization | [American Association of Physics Teachers](https://www.aapt.org) | | Funder Contact Page | [AAPT Contact Page](https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/organization/contact_us.cfm) |

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