[Council of Independent Colleges](https://cic.edu)

April 5, 2024 (Nomination deadline)

Up to $2,000 per project; approximately 15 grants awarded; funding available June 2024

Supports innovative, evidence-based projects to enhance science teaching and learning on CIC campuses.

Funds cannot be used for faculty stipends, released time, or equipment purchases.

--- ## Description The Improving Science Pedagogy Grants aim to revitalize science education on Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) member campuses by supporting projects rooted in research-based, active learning methods. Inspired by Carl Wieman’s Science Education Initiatives and grounded in advances from cognition and neuroscience, the program encourages faculty to propose innovative approaches that measurably improve student learning in STEM fields. Eligible activities include course improvements, professional development, teaching events, bringing in external speakers, or facilitating student focus groups to understand and enhance science pedagogy. --- ## Due Dates - April 5, 2024: Nomination deadline (submission deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,000 per project - Approximately 15 grants will be awarded - Funding will be available in June 2024 - A brief report on project outcomes is required by December --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be faculty members in STEM fields at CIC member institutions. - Projects must focus on enriching science pedagogy in courses or departments during the upcoming summer and fall semesters. - Funds may not be used for: - Faculty stipends - Released time - Equipment purchases --- ## Application Process - Submit a single online package by the nomination deadline. - Required components: - One-paragraph executive summary of the proposal - Statement of support from the president or chief academic officer - 1–2 page narrative including: - Description of planned activities and spending - Rationale for why other funding is not available - Description of proposed internal/external partnerships - Anticipated outcomes and potential for leveraging funds - Evaluation plan (how success will be measured) - Applications will be reviewed by a CIC review team. --- ## Additional Information - Example activities include hiring a student for course improvement, organizing teaching events, inviting external speakers, travel to present related work, or funding student focus groups. - Awardees must submit a 1–2 page summary report detailing outcomes and use of funds by December. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Improving Science Pedagogy Grants](https://cic.edu/opportunity/improving-science-pedagogy-grants) - [Council of Independent Colleges Home](https://cic.edu) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-----------------------------|------------------| | Stephen Gibson, CIC Director of Programs | [sgibson@cic.edu](mailto:sgibson@cic.edu) | (202) 466-7230 | | CIC General Contact | [cic@cic.edu](mailto:cic@cic.edu) | (202) 466-7230 |

Improving Science Pedagogy Grants

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