Book club funds for reading groups
Internal — Williams College only
Williams College offers funding for faculty and departments to form teaching-focused book clubs, supporting book purchases to foster collaborative exploration of educational topics.
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Funder: Williams College
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 | February 12, 2027
Funding Amounts: Funds cover book purchases for teaching-focused reading groups; typical award is cost of books per group.
Summary: Supports Williams College faculty and departments in forming book clubs focused on teaching-related topics by providing funds for book purchases.
Description
This grant, administered by the Rice Center for Teaching at Williams College, provides funding to faculty and departmental units interested in forming reading groups or book clubs centered on teaching-related topics. The program aims to foster professional development and collaborative exploration of educational themes. Funding is specifically intended for the purchase of books for these groups, either from the Rice Center’s book library or based on titles suggested by applicants. The Rice Center can also recommend relevant books tailored to the group’s interests.
