NYU's Teaching Advancement Grant funds faculty-led research projects that advance innovative, evidence-based teaching to improve student learning and academic outcomes.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (Annual submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $1,000 to $10,000; most grants are $1,000–$8,000 for 18 months.
Summary: Supports NYU faculty projects that advance innovative, evidence-based teaching to improve student learning.
Key Information: Only full-time NYU faculty may lead proposals; adjuncts may participate as co-investigators.
The Teaching Advancement Grant is an annual internal funding opportunity from New York University's Office of the Provost and Center for Teaching and Learning. Its purpose is to empower NYU faculty to design and implement projects that enhance student learning and foster innovative, evidence-based teaching practices. Projects should aim to improve educational outcomes across the university and can have broader academic impact. The grant prioritizes proposals that support inclusive, student-centered, and data-informed teaching strategies, with a particular focus on high-impact educational practices and purposeful use of technology.