Professional Development Grants for Part-Time Faculty Members
Professional Development Grants for Part-Time Faculty Members support part-time faculty’s research, technology, education, and conference participation to advance teaching and careers.
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Funder: Modern Language Association
Due Dates: October 12, 2026 (Fall application cycle)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; grants awarded twice yearly to approximately ten applicants
Summary: Supports part-time faculty members’ research, technology purchases, continuing education, conference participation, and other professional development expenses.
Key Information: Applicants must be current MLA members earning most of their income from part-time college or university teaching, generally without employer benefits.
Description
The Modern Language Association’s Professional Development Grants for Part-Time Faculty Members help faculty pay for activities and purchases that advance their teaching, careers, or professional development. Support includes research expenses, technology purchases, continuing education, and participation in in-person or virtual conferences, including symposia and seminars.
Eligible uses also include classes, training, certificate or credential programs, software, computers, and equipment benefiting a specific research project. Other career-development costs may include childcare incurred while pursuing professional development opportunities and expenses related to participation in scholarly societies. Applicants describe their planned use of the funds and its impact on their teaching, career, or professional development.
