Funder: Modern Language Association
Due Dates: April 12, 2027 (Spring application deadline) | May 3, 2027 (Spring notifications)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; approximately ten recipients per twice-yearly lottery
Summary: Supports part-time faculty members’ professional development through research, technology, continuing education, conference participation, and related expenses.
Key Information: Applicants must be current MLA members earning most of their income from part-time college teaching, generally without employer benefits.
Description
The Modern Language Association (MLA) offers professional development grants to help part-time faculty members meet expenses that advance their teaching, careers, and professional growth. Support covers research expenses, technology purchases, continuing education, and participation in in-person or virtual conferences, including symposia and seminars. Recipients are selected by lottery twice a year.
The program accommodates a broad range of professional development needs. Technology may support a specific research project, while continuing education may include classes, seminars, training, and certificate or credential programs. Other eligible costs include participation in scholarly societies and childcare incurred while pursuing professional development opportunities. Applicants describe their planned use of the funds and its impact on their teaching, career, or professional development.
