Faculty Summer Teaching Grants Program
Western Washington University's Faculty Summer Teaching Grants fund faculty projects to enhance undergraduate or graduate instruction through curriculum development, new courses, or innovative teaching methods.
Funder: Western Washington University
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Suggested internal deadline — Department Chair review/submission to Dean (2 weeks before RSP deadline) | October 2026: Suggested internal deadline — College Dean review/approval (1 week before RSP deadline) | October 2026: College Dean must approve and submit proposal to RSP by RSP deadline (Fall 2026)
Funding Amounts: $7,000 summer salary per award; approx. 30 total summer teaching and research grants awarded annually.
Summary: Supports WWU faculty in projects that significantly enhance graduate or undergraduate instruction and faculty professional development.
Key Information: Applications must be approved by both Department Chair and College Dean to be eligible.
Description
The Faculty Summer Teaching Grants Program at Western Washington University provides summer salary support to faculty for projects that aim to substantially improve instruction at the undergraduate or graduate level. Eligible projects may involve developing new courses, revising curricula, or innovating instructional methods, with the overarching goal of benefiting students and advancing the teaching mission of departments and colleges. The program also supports faculty professional development and pedagogical expertise. Proposals are reviewed by a faculty committee, with awards based on their potential to advance instructional quality, clarity of the project plan, and feasibility of completion over the summer.
