Funder: Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Due Dates: No open call for 2025 | Annual competition (see details below)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per team project (typically 1-year duration)
Summary: Supports collaborative, high-impact projects by Cottrell Scholar community members to advance integration of scientific research and teaching in US and Canadian higher education.
Key Information: Only Cottrell Scholar community members attending the annual conference are eligible to apply.
Description
The Cottrell Scholars Collaborative (CSC) is a cross-disciplinary network of Cottrell Scholars, Holland Award recipients, and Fulbright-Cottrell Scholars dedicated to advancing the integration of transformative scientific discovery with science teaching at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The CSC funds team-based projects that address persistent challenges in science education, foster innovative approaches, and promote cultural change within academic departments or institutions. Projects are developed through collaborations and discussions at the annual Cottrell Scholar Conference, with a focus on initiatives that can have a broad and sustainable impact on science education.
Due Dates
- There is no open call for 2025; CSC Awards are typically announced and competed for at the annual Cottrell Scholar Conference.
- Only teams formed by conference attendees are eligible to apply each year.
- For information on the next conference and application cycle, see the Cottrell Scholar Conference page.
Funding Amount
- Up to $25,000 per team project.
- Typically, up to four team awards are made each year.
- Funding is intended for 1-year collaborative projects that aim to change departmental or institutional culture or connect with national science education initiatives.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be members of the Cottrell Scholar community (Cottrell Scholars, Holland Award recipients, or Fulbright-Cottrell Scholars).
- Only those attending the annual Cottrell Scholar Conference are eligible to apply for CSC Awards.
- Projects must be collaborative, involving teams (not individuals).
- The program is open to faculty at US and Canadian colleges and universities.
Application Process
- Teams form and develop project ideas during the annual Cottrell Scholar Conference.
- Proposals are submitted by eligible teams after the conference, following specific guidelines provided to attendees.
- Selection is competitive, with up to four projects funded each year.
- For details on proposal requirements and submission, see the Cottrell Scholars Collaborative page.
Additional Information
- CSC projects often focus on:
- Departmental or institutional culture change
- Partnerships with national science education initiatives
- Innovative teaching and mentoring models
- Professional development for faculty and students
- The CSC also supports workshops, leadership training, and resource development for the broader STEM education community.
- For examples of past projects and resources, visit the CSC resources section.
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