Cottrell Scholars Collaborative
Funds cross-disciplinary teams to create innovative, research-integrated science education projects addressing systemic STEM challenges at US and Canadian colleges and universities.
Funder: Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per team project; up to four awards annually; one-year duration.
Summary: Supports cross-disciplinary teams of Cottrell Scholars and affiliates to implement innovative projects integrating research and science education in the US and Canada.
Key Information: Only Cottrell Scholars, Holland Award recipients, or Fulbright-Cottrell Scholars attending the annual conference are eligible.
Description
The Cottrell Scholars Collaborative supports teams of Cottrell Scholars, Holland Award recipients, and Fulbright-Cottrell Scholars in developing and implementing projects that advance the integration of transformative scientific research with science education at colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. The program aims to foster creative, high-impact solutions to systemic challenges in STEM teaching and learning, encourage departmental or institutional change, and connect with national initiatives for broader impact. Project ideas are generated through discussions at the annual Cottrell Scholar Conference, with a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and scalable innovation in science education.
