Freeman Foote Field Trip Fund
Supports Williams College science faculty, especially in Geosciences, to lead course-integrated field trips that provide hands-on, research-based learning experiences for students.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (priority deadline for classes)
Funding Amounts: Single awards typically range from $2,000 to $30,000 depending on competition; one-time funding per trip.
Summary: Supports Williams College science faculty in leading field trips that are closely integrated with course content, with preference for Geosciences and significant travel.
Description
The Freeman Foote Field Trip Fund is designed to support faculty-student field trips that enrich academic courses within the sciences at Williams College, with a particular preference for Geosciences. Created in honor of Professor Freeman Foote, the fund enables faculty to design and lead field-based learning experiences that are directly tied to course goals. The program aims to foster innovative, hands-on educational opportunities outside of the classroom, commemorating Professor Foote’s legacy of inspiring students through research and fieldwork.
