Faculty Summer Teaching Grants Program
Western Washington University's Faculty Summer Teaching Grants Program funds faculty-led projects to enhance graduate or undergraduate instruction through innovative, research-based teaching approaches.
Funder: Western Washington University
Due Dates: October 7, 2026: Full application deadline — College Dean must approve and submit to RSP by this date (Fall 2026)
Funding Amounts: $7,000 per award (summer salary only); approximately 30 total summer teaching and research grants awarded annually
Summary: Supports WWU faculty in developing projects that significantly enhance graduate or undergraduate instruction.
Description
The Faculty Summer Teaching Grants Program at Western Washington University provides faculty with $7,000 in summer salary to pursue projects that will significantly advance instruction at the graduate or undergraduate level. Projects may include developing new teaching strategies, revising curricula, or creating innovative instructional materials. Proposals are reviewed by a subcommittee of the Research and Creative Activities Council, with funding recommendations sent to the Vice Provost for Research. The program is designed to foster instructional innovation, benefit student learning, and support faculty professional development.
